Mandatory Training for Working with Animals

Training Requirements

The employ of animals in inquiry, testing and teaching is subject to a multitude of laws, policies, regulations and standards. Two such laws/policies include the Creature Welfare Deed (AWA) and the Public Health Service (PHS) policy, which require all inquiry personnel be appropriately trained in animal care and utilise. Any person who will handle, manipulate or perform procedures on alive vertebrate animals (whether in the laboratory or in the field) must consummate a two-step process, which involves:

  • Footstep i – Enroll in the HealthPoint Occupational Health Program (OHP) and
  • Pace 2 – Complete the web-based training modules.

The post-obit table outlines forms required for enrollment in the HealthSignal Occupational Health Program (OHP).

Course ID/ Form Title Required For Recertification Requirements
Your UTLearn tape will be updated with:
● AN0020: HealthSignal OHP (low risk) or
● AN0023: WellnessIndicate OHP (loftier risk)		 All personnel at initial enrollment with HealthPoint OHP No - this grade should but be submitted at initial enrollment.
AN0020: HealthPoint OHP (low risk) Personnel working with depression-risk species, such equally rodents, fish, etc. Yes - this form is required every iii years.
AN0023: WellnessPoint OHP (loftier take chances) ARC staff members and personnel working with high-risk animal species, such as non-human primates, bats, wild rodents or other wild-caught mammals, etc. Yes - this form is required annually.

Information you provide toHealthPoint OHP is protected from unauthorized or indiscriminate release of personal health information and medical records are maintained in a confidential manner, carve up from personnel files. More data about theHealthBetoken OHP (including forms, location and hours of service) is available here.

NOTE: eProtocol IACUC is updated withHealthSignal OHP enrollment data twice a twenty-four hours at half dozen a.k. and 6 p.m. from a figurer upload. Information technology may accept up to 48 hours for your eProtocol Preparation History to reverberate HealthPoint OHP enrollment. For prompt processing of OHP enrollment, OHP encourages forms exist submitted via facsimile (fax) or in-person. Use of campus post may delay receipt of forms past up to one week.

The post-obit table outlines the AALAS Learning Library courses required for researchers and students working with animals in a research, testing or instruction setting. These courses will provide you lot with required information on the humane intendance and use of research animals as mandated by federal regulations.

Course ID/ Title Required For Recertification Requirements
3198: Orientation All personnel working with animals. This module provides orientation of the policies and procedures for animal research at UT Austin. Yes - every iii years
AN0055: Working Safely with Macaques in Research (class)

For more information or scheduling, contact the ARC.

Macaque care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
256: Introduction to Gerbils Gerbil care-givers and users Yes - every three years
257: Introduction to Hamsters Hamster intendance-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
258: Introduction to Rabbits Rabbit intendance-givers and users Aye - every three years
259: Introduction to Guinea Pigs Guinea pig intendance-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
260: Introduction to Mice Mouse intendance-givers and users Aye - every 3 years
261: Introduction to Rats Rat care-givers and users Yes - every three years
278: Introduction to Dogs Dog care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
279: Introduction to Cats Cat care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
2577: Introduction to Swine Swine care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
2578: Introduction to Non-Homo Primates Non-Human being primate care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
2601: Introduction to Amphibians Amphibian intendance-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
3199: Other Species Training Module
(General Care and Use) 		Users of animals that are not listed in this table Yes - every iii years
3219: Working with the Laboratory Zebrafish Zebrafish care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
3233: Introduction to Ferrets Ferret care-givers and users Yeah - every 3 years
3927: Introduction to Fish Fish care-givers and users Yes - every 3 years
3928: Introduction to Wildlife Wildlife users Yeah - every 3 years
5345: Mail service-Procedure Intendance of Mice and Rats in Research: Minimizing Pain and Distress All Principal Investigators, surgeons, and anesthetists on rodent protocols Yes - every three years (constructive May eleven, 2020)
5635: Introduction to Birds Bird intendance-givers and users Yes - every 3 years

Check Training Records

To access the AALAS Learning Library, you lot must have an EID and countersign to log into eProtocol IACUC. On the upper left-hand side of the main page under the "eProtocol Menu," select "Investigator." A menu will pop out. Select "AALAS Learning Library."

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All training form modules can exist found nether the "Tracks" menu. Click on "Tracks" to find the course you wish to accept. Select the appropriate course and keep by clicking the "Commencement" push. Nosotros recommend completing all of the practise questions for each lesson. You lot must consummate the grade and exam to receive credit.

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NOTE: eProtocol IACUC is updated with completed class data multiple times per twenty-four hour period. If you do not see your completed course in your eProtocol Grooming History by the day after y'all have taken the training, contact the Office of Inquiry Support and Compliance.

To check your own grooming tape, log in to eProtocol IACUC. On the upper left-manus side of the principal page, under the "eProtocol Carte," select "Investigator." A menu volition pop out. Select "Training Record." This will open up a window that volition list your completed preparation courses and expiration dates.

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To check your laboratory personnel training records, log in to eProtocol IACUC. On the upper left-paw side of the main page, nether the "eProtocol Menu," select "Investigator." A menu will pop out. Select "Search Training Records."

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This will open a "Find Personnel" window. You can search past UT EID or First and Last Name.

Find Personnel

Note: This feature should only exist used to look upwards your ain laboratory members' preparation records.

If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of grooming records, contact IACUC.