Training Required to Work with Animals at UWM
Training Resources
- Training Manual: “Guide to the Responsible Care and Use of Laboratory Animals at UWM”
- “Use of Animals in Teaching Classes and Observational Field Studies”-short version
- “Use of Animals in Teaching Classes and Observational Field Studies” – long version
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Transgenic and Quarantine Room Training
- Micro-isolation Cages
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Exiting quarantine room
- Entering transgenic or barrier room (Coming Soon)
- Exiting a transgenic or barrier room
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Surgery and Anesthesia Training
Exams/Quizzes
- Animal Care Program Certification Exam
- Quiz for Teaching/Observational Field Studies (for non-UWM Personnel)
Training Documentation Forms
Training documentation forms are found on the IACUC forms page
Continuing Education Requirements for 2022
In order to meet training requirements from the NRC, OLAW, and the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th ed.)”, all animal users listed on protocols (including students and staff) will need to complete annual continuing education for 2021 by March 15, 2022. To complete these requirements, please review and/or submit the forms in the steps followed:
1. Participate in annual continuing education by choosing any of the recommended topics from the IACUC-approved list here.
Then, complete the IACUC Continuing Education Submission Form, where you will indicate the topic you chose and when it was completed.
2. Review and complete the Occupational Health and Safety Refresher Training 2022, where you will be also be required to accept or decline renewed participation of your occupational health risk assessment.
Requirements for Completion of Animal Care Certification
Meet with Vet/Lab Manager to review training manual and complete Occupational Health Risk Assessment Complete Animal Care Exam Receive confirmation letter for completion of Occupational Health Risk Assessment View Bio-Methodology Video ARC Facilities Tour Hands on Training for Rodent Users Complete CITI Training module
Mouse Users at UWM facilities x x x x x x
Rat Users at UWM facilities x x x x x x
Zebrafish Users x x x x
Fish Users x x x x
Amphibian Users x x x x
Field Studies with mammals/fish/birds x x x x
New IACUC Members x x x x
Training Calendar and CE opportunities provided by the Animal Care Program
| Date | Topic | How to Register | |
| April 29th, 2022 | Webinar: "Reproducibility of Animal Models" 1:30 pm | email acp@uwm.edu |