SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAM:

        The short-term training program is designed to increase the national capacity to manage environmental, toxicological and health problems through the development of human resources in the government and private sectors.  It is envisaged that the participants of the short-term training program should have significant experience and responsibility in relation to chemical safety.

        The training program comprises a series of training courses and workshops taught by world renowned international experts, with the course "Environmental Toxicology, Pollution Control and Management" serving as the core of the training, to cover the fundamental aspects necessary for other specific types of training courses, such as hands-on practical courses in targeted research and analytical techniques and applications, as well as courses on regulatory aspects of toxicology. These courses are designed to provide specialized training for future trainers, in order to ensure a multiplier effect. Training Modules and Teacher's Guide to assist trainers are available on request.

        Training courses and workshops aimed at contributing to human resources development at the country level are also organized in selected countries in the Southeast Asian region, that have established technical cooperation programs with ICEHT. 

        ICEHT has organized 53 training courses / workshops / conferences at international level with more than 3,600 trainees / participants from over 35 countries. At least 10 developing countries have participated in most of the training activities.

        Since 1998, in-country training has been organized in Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam .

Short-term extension training courses have included the following :

Environmental Toxicology

• Environmental Toxicology, Pollution Control, and Management

• Detection of Environmental Pollutants and Monitoring of Health Effects

• Detection of Health Hazards in Human Populations Exposed to Mutagens and Carcinogens
• Environmental and Health Risk Assessment, and Management of Toxic Chemicals
• Environmental Toxicology
• Toxicology of Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals: Occupational Safety and Health.

• Executive Seminar in Environmental Toxicology (e.g. Chemical Safety and Hazardous Waste Management; and Environmental Toxicology and Management for Sustainable Development)

Biotechnology

• Environmental Biotechnology

• Modern Techniques in Biotechnology

• Risk Assessment and Management in Biotechnology