Optional Training

CITI Training

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Relevant courses:

Working With Animals In Biomedical Research—Refresher Course
Investigators, Staff and Students, Basic Course
Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice and Rats
Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel, Refresher Course
Aseptic Surgery
Essentials for IACUC Members

Species specific courses for working with animals in Biomedical Research:

Working with Mice in Research Settings
Working with Rats in Research Settings
Working with Hamsters in Research Settings
Working with Guinea Pigs in Research Settings
Working with Rabbits in Research Settings
Working with Ferrets in Research Settings
Working with Swine in Research Settings
Working with Sheep and Goats in Research Settings
Working with Dogs in Research Settings
Working with Cats in Research Settings
Working with Fish in Research Settings
Working with Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Research Settings
Working with Reptiles in Research Settings
Working with Amphibians in Research Settings
Wildlife Research

Other courses of interest: Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Disaster Planning: Animal Care and Use Research, and more.

Research Animal Resources (RAR) Training

Note: Some training may be mandatory depending on facility and animal use.

Relevant Courses:

Orientation and Initial Clearance
SPF Microisolator Technique Training
Nonhuman Primate Handling
Mouse or Rat Basics
Other Species-Specific Handling
Species-Specific Anesthesia
Aseptic Technique and Suturing
Blood Collection

Other Training Resources

University Health and Safety Training

UHS Training may be mandatory depending on agent use and activities.

Biological Materials
Chemicals & Other Substances
Equipment & Protective Clothing
Hazardous Waste
Public & Facility Safety
Radioactive Materials
Research Safety Supervision

NIH OLAW Training

The NIH OLAW Training videos cover a number of areas relevant to IACUC compliance.

Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates
Working with the Laboratory Dog
Training in Survival Rodent Surgery
Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice
Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Rats
Principles of Rodent Surgery for the New Surgeon