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IACUC Approves New Training Requirements
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) recently approved several changes to training requirements. These requirements apply to all new personnel added to protocol as well as any existing personnel listed on a protocol that is being amended or reviewed.
As a reminder, training is assigned based on an individual's animal handling details as outlined by the Principal Investigator (PI) in the animal use protocol.
What is Changing
Beginning Tuesday, February 28, 2017:
- All personnel using fish, amphibian, reptile, USDA rodent species, and wildlife as part of their animal models will be required to complete an “Introduction to Species” online module prior to being approved to protocol.
- All personnel performing rodent and non-rodent mammalian recovery surgery will be required to complete an “Introduction to Surgery” online module prior to being approved to protocol.
- All personnel handling rodents administered hazardous substances will be required to complete a “Hazard Containment” procedures workshop within 60 days after approval to protocol.
Detailed Course Changes
A. Individuals Handling Species
In addition to the current standing IACUC training requirements, these new requirements will take effect on February 28, 2017:
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B. Individuals Performing or Assisting with Recovery Surgery
In addition to the current standing IACUC training requirements, these new requirements will take effect on February 28, 2017:
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C. Individuals Working with Hazards in Animals
In addition to the current standing IACUC training requirements, these new requirements will take effect on February 28, 2017:
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Log in to MLearning: https://trainingportal.med.umich.edu to complete the training. Courses can be found in your Learning Plan. Please allow 30-60 minutes for completion.
You are encouraged to complete this training as soon as possible. Training completion will be checked by the Animal Care & Use Office when new protocols or protocol amendments are approved, and at protocol renewal.
For assistance with amending your protocol, please contact the ACU Office at acuoffice@umich.edu or (734) 763-8028. Questions about animal care and use training should be directed to the ULAM Training Core at ulam-trainingcore@umich.edu or (734) 763-8039.