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If you are a first time user of the Training Modules, please Read Instructions Page  before proceeding with the modules.


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Once registration is completed you may proceed to modules

As of January 1, 2006, in order to obtain security access to the facility you must successfully complete Laws & Regulations, Introduction to Animal Hazards as well as the appropriate species certification; and complete and submit a Risk Assessment Questionnaire to Occupational Health (P.O. Box 210095, Tucson, AZ 85721); and be on an approved protocol.

Web "Take-Home" Training Modules

Who should complete the modules? - While these training modules can be viewed by the general public, we request that the only ones to submit a quiz for processing be first in the employment of a Principle Investigator at the University of Arizona.  Questions?  Contact IACUC Certification Coordinator.
 

 

Micro-Isolator Training  - Contact Coordinator if you are working with animals in micro-isolation you are required to complete this one-on-one session

Rodent field studies
 

Occupational Health & Safety Modules

Campus Health Service manages the Occupational Health portion of the University's Animal Hazards Program: http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/health_services_animal_hazards.htm

Informational Resources

Vertebrate Species

2007 AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia

IACUC Approved Euthanasia Methods by Species

IACUC Approved Analgesics, Anesthetics & Sedatives by Species & Dose

Criteria for Moribundity

Signs of Pain & Distress in Lab Animals

Potential Signs Associated with Pain & Distress in Mice, Rats & Rabbits

Potential Signs Associated with Pain & Distress in Guinea Pigs, Hamsters & Gerbils

Signs of Pain & Distress in All Species Table

Birds

 Guidelines for Wild Birds in Research

Mammals

 Guidelines for the Capture, Handling, & Care of Mammals

  • Cumulative Index for Mammalian Species - summarizes the current understanding of the biology of a single species, including systematics, distribution, fossil history, genetics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation.  The accounts vary from 2-14 pages.

Amphibians & Reptiles

 Guidelines for Use of Live Amphibians and Reptiles in Field Research

Fish

 Guidelines for use of fishes in field research

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)

 Note! Acrobat Reader (free download).  -  Click here to download a free version of Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website for working with these items. 

 

Risk Management and Safety is in charge of other training for researchers on campus:
(reservations required, 626-1136, risktrn@email.arizona.edu, or register on-line) 

General Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Training (i.e., Lab Safety Training) - A mandatory training for laboratory employees who work with hazardous chemicals, as specified by OSHA.  Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Quiz Follow-Up Questions (for those who have taken the class and unsuccessfully completed the quiz). 

Bloodborne Pathogen/Infection Control  - A mandatory training for employees who have a reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, as specified by OSHA

For information, contact Herb Wagner at 621-7691 or hwagner@u.arizona.edu. 

Other Training and Training Materials Available Through Risk Management and Upon Request - Call 621-1790 or e-mail risk@email.arizona.edu for details, and/or check out the video/training library list.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this site is intended as a reference for University of Arizona investigators, animal husbandry and veterinary staff. Drug information and dosages are derived from a variety of sources and do not guarantee safety or efficacy. Information obtained through this site should not be relied upon as professional veterinary advice. Any medications administered or procedures performed on animals should only be performed by or under supervision of a qualified, licensed veterinarian. The University disclaims any and all warranties or representations. Use of this information in any method, mode, or manner is solely at the user's risk, and the University assumes no liability for such use.
 
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