Course Info

eLearning

Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Materials:
What the Laboratorian Should Know 2016
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Laboratory Training Network

Description
In order to be certified (or recertified) to ship laboratory materials you must complete training on
the hazardous materials regulations as well as some facility specific training.
This on-line course uses a problem solving approach to provide training on infectious materials
(Division 6.2 Materials) as specified in the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The
content includes some general security training as well as some guidance on facility specific
training.
Access to resource documents and a number of job aids will not only enhance your learning
experience but also provide useful resources for your laboratory.

Audience
This intermedieate level course is designed specifically for those who participate in any phase of shipping
laboratory specimens within the United States.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
 Summarize the source of regulatory oversight for packing and shipping
hazardous laboratory materials.
 Discuss training and certification requirements for hazardous materials with
your employer.
 Categorize hazardous materials prior to shipping.
 Label hazardous materials in accordance with DOT, IATA and USPS regulations.
 Demonstrate the ability to properly document the shipment of laboratory related hazardous
materials.
 Recognize security threats associated with shipping laboratory specimens.

Registration - Free Registration
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Locate the course online at www.cdc.gov/labtraining
Follow the link to register for the course in TRAIN
If you have difficulty with the online registration process, please email [email protected]
For additional program information, email [email protected] or call (404) 498-6022

Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services
Laboratory Training Team

eLearning
Continuing Education

This online course is currently under construction and will not offer PACE credits during the 2018
calendar year. Once completed, the new online course will resume with PACE credits.

Special Needs
Course content is closed captioned where applicable and optimized for a screen reader.

For a complete list of courses, visit www.cdc.gov/labtraining

Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services
Laboratory Training Team