Establishment and application of a laboratory safety training system based on IBM Skills Model in medical University

Abstract

Phenomenon:Laboratory safety training is very important because laboratory is the place for experimental teaching and scientific research in medical university. Due to the huge numbers of undergraduate students each year and the limited class hours, current laboratory safety training methods were not suitable to promote among them, moreover, the interdisciplinary knowledge for graduate students may beyond their understanding. Approach:We developed a laboratory safety training system specificly for undergraduate students based on Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills (IMB) to overcome the actual difficulties. This training system was combined with online and offline studies not only offering knowledge of laboratory safety but fulfilling the pathogenic biology experimental course. At end of the semester, Knowledge-Attitude-Practice(KAP) surveys and statistical analysis was performed. Findings:This training system had been conduced to grade 2020 and grade 2021 students of Guangzhou Medical University and received high admiration. We found that the practice(P) was positively correlated with knowledge(K) and attitude(A) (p<0.05). Aside from micro video and virtual simulation program, scientific comics were the most welcomed multimedia to assist study. Insights: Knowledges and techniques students learned from the laboratory safety training system was not only critical for their current study but will benefit their future career.