We provide a number of biosafety-related training courses in classroom settings and online. The table below shows each course, who it applies to, how frequently it should be taken and how it is offered.
Check the EH&S Training Calendar to find a schedule of upcoming training sessions. If you’re unsure of which courses are applicable to your research, refer to the EHS Training Tool. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Note: EHS trainings are now in a new Learning Management System. To take an online training:
- Go to Genius LMS
- Click "GT Login" and use your GT Login (if not already logged in)
- Click "View Course Catalog"
- Search for the name of the class you want to take
- Click the green "Register" button on the card of the class you want to take
- Click "Proceed to Checkout" at the top right of the page
Click "Confirm", then "Go to Dashboard"
- Click on the name of the course (in the "Active Courses" box)
- In the new window, if you see multiple courses, click on the one you wish to take
- Click "Modules" in the left navigation menu, then on the first module
- Once you've completed the presentation, click on "Modules" then on the "Final Test"
- If you complete the test with a grade at or above the required score, your training is complete. Otherwise, try again.
- If you have trouble accessing the course, email ors@ors.gatech.edu.
Course Name | Required for anyone who works with: | Retaken every: | Offered: |
General Biosafety | Biological materials including: bacteria, human-source material, viruses, mammalian cell lines, prions, biological toxins, etc. | 3 Years | Take this training |
Recombinant DNA | Recombinant and/or synthetic nucleic acid molecules | 3 Years | Take this training |
Bloodborne Pathogens (for Researchers) | Individuals working in a laboratory setting with human blood, tissues, cell lines, or other potentially infectious materials from a human source | 1 Year | Take this training |
Shipment of Dangerous Goods | Shipping hazardous materials (chemicals, biologicals, & dry ice) through EHS to locations outside of Georgia Tech | 2 Years | Take this training |
Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Researchers | Staff who could potentially be occupationally exposed to blood through their regular duties. (Building services, etc.) | 1 Year | Register online through the Board of Regents Website |
To request a private training contact Kristy Jennings, Biosafety Officer