The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) have expanded their partnership to include GBAC’s “Infection Disease Awareness Course” in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) Learning Program for exhibition and events professionals.
IAEE will offer the course from GBAC Academy. The course will supplement the Security, Risk, and Crisis Management module within the CEM Learning Program curriculum.
“IAEE’s partnership with GBAC began in 2020 and has been instrumental in helping exhibition and event professionals feel confident in managing the challenges of not only the COVID-19 pandemic but any infectious diseases that may emerge,” said IAEE President and CEO David DuBois, CMP-F, CAE, FASAE, CTA. “With this new course offering, exhibitors, show organizers, and attendees can remain confident in their health and safety at these essential in-person events.”
The GBAC “Infection Disease Awareness Course” is approximately 30 minutes. It increases awareness on the chain of infection; the importance of infectious disease or communicable disease prevention programs in the workplace; regulatory compliance; risk assessment; the hierarchy of control; and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Participants who complete the course within 30 days will receive a Certificate of Completion from GBAC. This course brings increased value to participants’ employers and customers because it demonstrates competence to carry out their responsibilities and their commitment to the standards of excellence and continuous learning.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with IAEE while educating events professionals on the intricacies of safe in-person events,” said Patricia Olinger, executive director of GBAC. “As the world enters the post-COVID-19 pandemic phase, it’s more important than ever to remain diligent in health and safety efforts.”
The course is offered in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Haitian Creole. Through the IAEE Referral Program, members of IAEE will receive ISSA membership pricing.
For more information, visit learn.iaee.com and www.gbac.issa.com.
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