Research Staff Qualifications and Training
The IACUC also sponsors monthly didactic ("Level II") and "hands-on" training sessions for scientists, research technicians, and others involved in animal research. This training program, which is described in the IACUC Policy entitled "Required Training.pdf" is designed to ensure that these individuals understand the principles of humane animal care and are qualified to handle the species proposed for use. All research personnel who work with animals must attend a "Level II" seminar within six months of their association with an animal research study.
2012 Level II Training Schedule.pdf
Those who have not met training requirements at the time of proposal submission are informed of the need to do so during the proposal review process; animal use privileges are contingent upon meeting the IACUC training requirements.
Contents of Level 2 Training Seminar Packet
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Occupational Health and Safety Program documents (Cover Letter, Training Manual, Quiz, and Survey)
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Proposal to Use Laboratory Animals in Research and Training.pdf
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UofL Proposal to Use Fresh or Frozen Animal Tissue in Research and Testing.pdf
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Special Report: Guidelines for Animal Surgery in Research and Testing - American Journal of Veterinarians Vol. 54, No. 9 September 1993
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Animal Care and Use and Occupational Health & Safety Information Sources.pdf (Lists publications that should be available in each laboratory)
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Research Resources Center (RRC) Laboratory Animal Order Form - Call Mike Marsee at 852-4605
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U of L Assurance of Compliance with Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – also available in the Office of Research Services (852-7307)
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National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) 1999 Issue Updates.pdf
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OPRR Reports: NASA Principles for the Ethical Care and Use of Animals.pdf
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Cost of Caring: Recognizing Human Emotions in the Care of Laboratory Animals.pdf; American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS Booklet)
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The following UofL IACUC Policies:
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Use of Postoperative Analgesia Following Major Survival Surgery.pdf
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Use of Outdated Drugs/Supplies & Pharmaceutical-Grade Medications.pdf
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Transportation of Animals from Animal Facilities to Research Labs.pdf
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Responding to Reported Deficiencies in Animal Care and Treatment.pdf
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Testing of Cell Lines and Other Biological Materials for Rodent Pathogens.pdf
RRF Access
In order to gain access to any RRF facility for the purpose of animal research, all personnel must:
1.) Complete Level 2 training,
2.) Be enrolled in the Occupational Health and Safety Program,
3.) Be listed as a project participant on an approved IACUC Proposal, and
4.) Receive facility-specific orientation for the particular facility they will need to access.
The facility orientation takes 30-45 minutes to complete. The training is usually given by the supervisor of the facility and can be scheduled with the appropriate supervisor or by contacting the Facilities Manager, Mr. Ralph Hornickel, at 852-4604.
Level I Brochures
