IACUC Protocol Training Update/Overview

Training update/overview approved by the IACUC:

In order to conduct research with animals or working with animals in a teaching

setting, all staff and students must complete the required general training, and

attend a facility orientation (if applicable) in accordance with the UMBC IACUC

Guideline on Training Requirements for Protocol Personnel. Additionally, all staff

and students conducting research with animals must be listed on an approved

IACUC protocol.

To access the courses, first create a free account with CITI, affiliate with the

University of Maryland Baltimore County as part of the account set-up, then

select the course(s) you wish to complete. For more information on how to

navigate the CITI website, please refer to the UMBC ORPC Website.

Requirements for Principal Investigator, Trainees and Research Staff:

1) CITI Training: CITI Training may be waived if an individual provides

training documentation from similar online training programs such as

AALAS Learning Library.

A) Working with the IACUC

B)  Animal Biosafety

C)  All applicable species-specific modules

• Working With Amphibians in Research Setting
• Working with Mice in Research Setting
• Working with Rats in Research Setting
• Wildlife Research: If working with wild animal
• Working With Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Research Setting 
• Other applicable modules

D) Post-Procedure Care of Mice and Rats in Research: If performing Surgical procedures

E) Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice and Rats:  If performing procedures which could cause pain and/or distress in rodents

2) Hands on or Didactic provided by AV or Designated Trainer:

Animal User Training and Orientation: All new users (staff or

students) of laboratory animals (e.g., mice, rats, fish, birds and reptiles in

laboratory setting) and the animal facilities must attend a mandatory facility

orientation and tour. Facility orientation sessions are offered on an as needed

basis. Please contact Attending Veterinarian (samineni@umbc.edu) for more

information. This can be substituted for CITI refresher training (Working with IACUC) is required every three years. All new Principal Investigators (PIs) and

research staff, must take this training.

Topics to be covered include:

Bio-methodology for Rodents (Rodent Handling and Restraint as well

as blood collection, injection and euthanasia): This training requited for all

animal users perform hands on activities work with rodents. Requirement

waived if prior work experience or demonstrates proficiency. Please

contact Attending Veterinarian (samineni@umbc.edu) to schedule a training

session.

Aseptic Surgical Technique: Required if performing Surgical

procedures. Requirement waived if prior work experience or demonstrates

proficiency. Please contact Attending Veterinarian (samineni@umbc.edu) to

schedule a training session.

3) Protocol-specific training provided by the PI or Designee: The PI is

responsible for ensuring that all personnel listed on her/his protocol(s) are

appropriately trained and qualified, and for documenting that training and

qualifications. Training of research personnel by the PI must be documented and records must be available upon request. Examples of required training include: