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:

  1. Go to Genius LMS 
  2. Click "GT Login" and use your GT Login (if not already logged in)
  3. Click "View Course Catalog"
  4. Search for the name of the class you want to take
  5. Click the green "Register" button on the card of the class you want to take
  6. Click "Proceed to Checkout" at the top right of the page

  7. Click "Confirm", then "Go to Dashboard"

  8. Click on the name of the course (in the "Active Courses" box)
  9. In the new window, if you see multiple courses, click on the one you wish to take
  10. Click "Modules" in the left navigation menu, then on the first module
  11. Once you've completed the presentation, click on "Modules" then on the "Final Test"
  12. If you complete the test with a grade at or above the required score, your training is complete. Otherwise, try again.
  13. 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

 

You can use the form below to arrange a private training session for large groups that require a more custom-tailored approach.

Request a Private Training Session