type: BadgeClass
id: https://api.badgr.io/public/badges/D1vJdi-PS4Sf5aEBMhh28A
name: BCSI Aseptic Technique: Biosafety Cabinet
image:
  id: https://api.badgr.io/public/badges/D1vJdi-PS4Sf5aEBMhh28A/image
description: Developed in collaboration with the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing at Texas A & M, this credential is earned by demonstrating mastery of aseptic transfer of sterile media and inoculation of media in a biosafety cabinet without contaminating the media while practicing good airflow management and safe handling and disposal protocols.
issuer: https://api.badgr.io/public/issuers/c5OAIv7ZR3qe6r_LGPb3Og
tags: biosafety cabinet
alignment:
  target name: Aseptic techniques
  target url: https://bcsi.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/37349
  target description: Aseptic techniques are methods employed to avoid contamination by microorganisms in healthcare and research environments, maintaining a sterile atmosphere during operations and tests.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-37349
alignment:
  target name: Biosafety levels
  target url: https://bcsi.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/37634
  target description: Biosafety levels refer to a set of safety measures in labs to control exposure to biological agents, graded from level 1 (lowest risk) to level 4 (highest).
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-37634
alignment:
  target name: Cell Inoculation
  target url: https://bcsi.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/65611
  target description: Cell Inoculation is the process of introducing cells or microorganisms into a culture medium for growth and study in research, biotechnology, and medical diagnostics.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-65611
alignment:
  target name: Laminar flow hoods
  target url: https://bcsi.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/1487
  target description: Laminar flow hoods are specialized workstations designed to provide a clean, uncontaminated environment for laboratory procedures by utilizing a constant, single-direction airflow.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-1487
criteria:
  narrative: Recipients of this credential were assessed in person by a trained evaluator. The recipient demonstrated the ability to: Properly clean and prepare the biosafety cabinet for aseptic work. Properly donning appropriate PPE and disinfecting oneself and supplies. Practicing good airflow management while performing an inoculation and a sterile transfer of media inside the biosafety cabinet according to good aseptic practices. Appropriately and safely clearing the cabinet of biohazard debris and final clean up.