There will be an informational session on the RBP and CBSP at the ABSA International Conference in Grapevine Texas on Monday October 3 at 7am.

Have you considered becoming a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or a Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP)? More and more employers are requesting the RBP and CBSP credentials when recruiting for biosafety positions. In an increasingly visible field, obtaining the RBP registration or CBSP certification is an important step to ensure credible professionals are in place to secure safe biological environments. Not only will these credentials benefit your employer and community, but they will benefit your career by promoting professional development and keeping up with biosafety regulations, issues, trends, and solutions. The RBP and CBSP raise professional standards and improve biosafety program management practices worldwide by awarding recognition to those who, in fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct, have demonstrated and maintained a high level of competence and ethical practices.
 

To find out more about ABSA International credentials go to http://www.absa.org/biocert.html for the CBSP, go to http://www.absa.org/bioreg.html for the RBP, or contact ABSA at info@absa.org. 

Benefits of ABSA RBP and CBSP Credentials:

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Recognized assurance for employers, co-workers and the community
• Commitment to high standards, best practices, and ethics in biosafety
• International recognition within the biosafety community
• Commitment to improve biosafety management practices nationally and internationally
• Recognized specialist

Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP)

A CBSP meets specific educational and biosafety program management experience requirements and passes a written exam, developed by ABSA International and administered by the National Registry of Certified Microbiologists (NRCM) through the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Application requirements for the exam include transcripts, references, and work history. Recipients are internationally recognized as having sufficient knowledge and experience to qualify as a Specialist Microbiologist in Biological Safety in Microbiology (SM[NRCM]). Passing the NRCM exam allows the successful candidate to apply to ABSA for CBSP status. More information can be found at http://www.absa.org/biocert.html.
 

Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP)

A RBP is an individual with documented university education or specialized training in relevant biological safety disciplines and found to be eligible for registration by the ABSA International Credentialing Evaluation Board (CEB). Eligibility requirements include a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in biosafety, however relevant education, licensing, certification or registration may be utilized in lieu of 2-3 years of program management experience.  . Applicants must document examples of work related knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of biosafety. The RBP understands sufficient cell biology, pathogenic microbiology, molecular genetics, and concepts of disease transmission to enable them to apply safeguards to work with biohazardous materials. More information can be found at http://www.absa.org/bioreg.html.