Training Manual
- IACUC Guidelines for Training and Occupational Health and Safety Programs at UWM
- Training Manual: “Guide to the Responsible Care and Use of Laboratory Animals at UWM”
Exams
- Animal Care Program Certification Exam
- Quiz for Teaching/Observational Field Studies (for non-UWM Personnel)
Documentation Forms
Animal Users/Handlers
- Orientation with Veterinarian/Lab Manager
- Pass certification exam
- Bio-methodology training
- ARC facilities training if appropriate
- Hands-on training if appropriate
- Documentation of proficiency in PI training log
- Annual continuing education
Continuing Education Requirements for 2021
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, 2021. 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 2021, 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
Visitors who will handle animals
- Orientation with Veterinarian/Lab Manager
- Proof of training from another Institution within past 5 years or go through steps listed above
- ARC facilities training if appropriate
- Annual continuing education
- Occupational Health Program for Visitors Requesting Access to Aquatic Animal Facilities at UWM (if applicable)
Visitors who will not handle animals (or will work under direct supervision of a certified animal user)
- If here for greater than 30 days, the training is the same as listed above for visitors who will handle animals
Students who come into contact with animals as part of instructional activities
- Review short version of “Use of Animals in Teaching Classes and Observational Field Studies”
Non-UWM Personnel who teach field courses or conduct observational field studies on UWM property
- Review long version of “Use of Animals in Teaching Classes and Observational Field Studies”
- Pass the Online Training Quiz
IACUC Members
- Orientation with Veterinarian/Lab Manager
- Pass certification exam
- Complete the “Essentials for IACUC Members Course”
- Review:
- Annual continuing education
Surgery Training
- Orientation with Veterinarian
- View training video
- Use of anesthetic machine
- PI document proficiency on “Certification for Staff Training for Surgery”
- Annual continuing education
- Glove removal and disposal technique
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