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PVS0167

Quantitative microbial risk assessment

This course will teach how to conduct a risk assessment according to the OIE and the Codex alimentarius frameworks. The course will teach the concepts of hazard analyses, hazard characterization, dose-response relationships, exposure assessment, and conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments using tools such as RiskRanger and @Risk. In addition, the course will touch on the topics of risk management and risk communication.



While most examples will include microbial assessments, we will also use examples of chemical contaminations. The students will be given example data sets to work with, but will also be encouraged to use their own data when applicable.



The course will consist of a pre-course module, an intensive course week in Uppsala, and a postcourse assignment.



Pre-course: Materials to read, 1 day of work.

Course week: Lectures and exercises, 1 full week of work

Post-course: Writing and submission of a report, approximately 4 days of work.

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

PVS0167 Quantitative microbial risk assessment, 3.0 Credits

Subjects

Veterinary Medicine

Education cycle

Postgraduate level

Grading scale

Pass / Failed

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Admitted to a postgraduate program in animal science, biology, microbiology, medicine, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, food science, nutrition, nursing, or related subjects, or to a residency program in veterinary science

Objectives

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  1. Describe and explain the differences between hazards and risks

  2. Describe the different frame works for risk analyses

  3. Be able to conduct qualitative as well as quantitative (stochastic and deterministic) risk assessments

Content

This course will teach how to conduct a risk assessment according to the OIE and the Codex alimentarius frameworks. The course will teach the concepts of hazard analyses, hazard characterization, dose-response relationships, exposure assessment, and conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments using tools such as RiskRanger and @Risk. In addition, the course will touch on the topics of risk management and risk communication.

While most examples will include microbial assessments, we will also use examples of chemical contaminations. The students will be given example data sets to work with, but will also be encouraged to use their own data when applicable.

The course will consist of a pre-course module, an intensive course week in Uppsala, and a postcourse assignment.

Pre-course: Materials to read, 1 day of work.

Course week: Lectures and exercises, 1 full week of work

Post-course: Writing and submission of a report, approximately 4 days of work.

Additional information

Due to the extensive exercises that will be during the course week, it is not possible to attend this course by distance.

Online application: www.slu.se/gs-vmas-courses

Responsible department

Department of Clinical Sciences

Course facts

Subject: Veterinary Medicine
Course code: PVS0167 Location: Location independent Distance course: Yes Language: English Responsible department: Department of Clinical Sciences Pace: 100%