American Biological Safety Association
Educational Operations Committee
Course Proposal Form

Course Instructor Information

Note: Fields marked with an * are required.

Primary Contact/Instructor

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Last Name:

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Mailing Address of Primary Contact/Instructor

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Proposed Course

Training Event *

Check which training event this proposal is to be considered:
 Preconference course (deadline is December 31 of the prior year)

 Seminar Course

 Other, please describe

Proposed Course Title *

Proposed Course length  *  

Course Description *

Course Learning Objectives *

Suggested Prerequisites *
(Check all that apply)

Target Audience *
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Course Format *

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Other Proposed Instructors

* Additional Information about Learning Objectives:

In order for ABSA courses to receive approval for continuing education credits, each course must have stated objectives. We will need approximately three to four objectives, depending on the length and content of each class.

When developing learning objectives, ensure that they are clear and measurable so as to enable prospective participants to determine if the activity is appropriate for them. Objectives are also helpful in focusing instructor preparation, guiding educational methods selection, and developing the evaluation tool measuring the activity's success. Objectives should therefore be specific, address identified audience needs and interests, and facilitate measuring the educational activity success. In writing objectives, answer the question: "What should the participants be able to do?" focusing on knowledge/skill acquisition or reinforcement. A recommended wording format is: "Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to…" This phrase is followed by a specific performance verb and the desired learning outcome.

Learning Objective Example:

Proposed Course Title:

Antibiotic Resistance among Bacterial Pathogens: Mechanisms, Detection, and Molecular Epidemiology

Proposed Course Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Describe the important antimicrobial resistance mechanisms of problematic bacterial pathogens Recommend laboratory techniques most appropriate for detection of such mechanisms of resistance Examine the PK/PD parameters used to evaluate antimicrobial agents in the light of evolving resistance Recognize the various molecular and evolutionary approaches used to track the development of antimicrobial resistance

For additional information and guidance contact the ABSA Office:

American Biological Safety Association
1202 Allanson Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
PHONE: 847-949-1517 FAX: 847-566-4580

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