Serological diagnosis of brucellosis (RBP, RSC, RA) and biological safety in veterinary laboratories

The purpose of the program is to:

Raising the level of professional competence of serological laboratory specialists in the field of diagnosis of brucellosis by RBP, RSC and RA methods with respect to the requirements of biological safety and quality management system.

Category of listeners:

Laboratory managers, veterinary doctors, laboratories of the serology department of the regional, regional and district (zone) branches.

Criteria for counting:

• successful completion of the final theoretical test (at least 70% of correct answers);
• correct performance of practical works on the methods of RDP , RSC and RA in accordance with the requirements of GOST 341052023;
• observing the requirements of biological safety and labour protection during practical classes;
• positive results of practical evaluation and/or participation in comparative (interlaboratory) tests;

The listener shall be deemed to have passed final certification upon successful completion of all mandatory tasks.

Applicability of the program:

This program applies to:

• when organizing production training and raising the qualifications of the staff of serological laboratories;
• when preparing and allowing specialists to perform serological studies on brucellosis independently;
• when confirming and maintaining the competence of personnel within the quality management system;
• when preparing laboratories for internal and external audits , inspection checks;
• with the participation of laboratories in comparative (interlaboratory) tests;
• when introducing and applying the requirements of GOST 341052023 and the provisions of the Ground Guidance on brucellosis (2022).

The programme can be used in regional, regional and regional (zonal) veterinary laboratories regardless of the organisational and legal form.