Biotechnology

Wake Tech offers a variety of non-degree, short classes and certificate training programs in biotechnology, including hands-on training in biomanufacturing and biopharmaceutical operations in a simulated industrial, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) environment.

BioWork Process Technician
BioNetwork Training
Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Certificate
Medical Device Quality Systems Certificate

For those interested in earning a degree to work in the biotech industry, visit Wake Tech's Biotechnology Department.

Financial assistance available

Workforce Continuing Education offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.

Course details and registration information

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Course
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Containment
Name
SEF-3001KF1
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Manufacturing Technicians, Team Leaders and Supervisors, Quality Control Personnel, Quality Assurance Personnel, Maintenance/Engineers
Description
This course introduces principles of contamination and containment for the biopharmaceutical industry along with responses using various procedures and engineering controls. Additional topics include special gowning requirements and restricted personnel movement, implementing air showers for exit procedures, the use of isolators, and facility design considerations.
Course Objectives
  1. Define facility and product contamination.
  2. Discuss effects of contamination on industry practices with regard to consumer safety.
  3. Recognize basic microbiological concepts.
  4. Explain sterilization processes including steam, dry heat, UV light, and chemical applications.
  5. Appreciate the complexities of potent drug manufacturing or process contamination containment strategies
Outline of Instruction
  1. Contamination: physical, chemical, and microbiological
  2. Basic microbiology
  3. Detergents, sanitants, and sterilants
  4. Effective cleaning of equipment and facilities
  5. Sterilization methods: moist heat, dry heat, gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide
  6. Containment concepts, strategies, equipment, and considerations
  7. Biosafety
Contact Hours
4
CEU's
0.4
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Text and Supplies Needed
Provided by BioNetwork
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 100%
  2. Participation
  3. Students must complete all assignments as instructed.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
Manufacturing Technicians, Team Leaders and Supervisors, Quality Control Personnel, Quality Assurance Personnel, Maintenance/Engineers
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
  • Quality Control Personnel
  • Quality Assurance Personnel
  • Maintenance/Engineers
  • Manufacturing Technicians
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors
Related Courses
  • Cleanroom Gowning Concepts - SEF-3001JW1
  • Cleanroom Gowning Certification - SEF-79244
  • Sterilization and Controlled Temperatur Environment Validation - SEF-103CL
Course Contact Information
Bionetwork Manager
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