ANIMAL CARE AND USE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Animal Care and Use basic training and Occupational Health and Safety training (estimated time 2,5 hours) are mandatory for completion by all staff dealing with animals or conducting animal research.
Reading of information materials on Euthanasia is mandatory for all involved into this procedure.
Principal Investigators and Heads of Laboratories working in animal research, additionally should complete ETPLAS modules 10, 11, 12, 52 mandatory, E25 optional (estimated time for mandatory modules – 21 hours). Mandatory reading of information materials on Euthanasia
Videos and slideshows on animal handling and procedures are available at ERA-Chair website. However, hands-on training provided by the Veterinarian or by experienced researcher is mandatory to all personnel involved into animal research. Training should be documented (date, duration, topic, trainer, participants).
Surgery training (1.5 hours) is mandatory for all research personnel on the protocol if surgical procedures are planned. Additionally, completing of formal training course on practical surgery or hands-on training by experienced researcher is required to perform surgical procedures.
IACUC
IACUC Chair
is obligated to read following materials:
- Info-sheet IACUC Chair, Info-sheet Compliance, Surgery training materials, and Euthanasia module
And to complete following training courses:
Animal Care and Use basic training, Occupational Health and Safety training, Training for IACUC members, ETPLAS modules 10, 11, 12, 25, 52, 60 (estimated time 31 hours)
EU-10: Design of procedures and projects – level 1 – 4 hours
EU-11: Design of procedures and projects – level 2 -3 hours
EU-12: The severity assessment framework -7 hours
EU-25: Project evaluation – 4 hours
EU-52: Searching for (existing) non-animal alternatives – 4 hours
EU-60: Developing in vitro methods and approaches for scientific and regulatory use – 5 hours
Systematic Reviews of Animal Studies (2024)
IACUC members
are obligated to read following materials:
- Info-sheet Compliance, Surgery training materials, and Euthanasia module
And to complete following training courses:
- Animal Care and Use basic training, Occupational Health and Safety training, Training for IACUC members, ETPLAS modules 10, 11, 12, 25 and 52 – mandatory, EU60 – desirable (estimated time for mandatory modules – 25 hours)
Estimated time needed to complete training courses:
Animal Care and Use basic training – 2 hours
Occupational Health and Safety training – 30 minutes
IACUC members Training – 1.5 hours
ETPLAS modules (hours)
| EU 10 | EU 11 | EU 12 | EU 25 | EU 52 | EU 60 |
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Duration of hands-on training courses will be estimated by the IACUC Chair together with the Veterinarian.
Animal Care and Use Trainings
Basic Animal Care & Use
The Animal Care and Use Basic Training module provides information concerning the legal and
ethical frameworks governing the use of living animals in research procedures. The module
covers key concepts such as the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), the roles and
responsibilities of the Animal Care and Use Committee, the process of submission and review of
animal study protocols, as well as various aspects of animal care and use.
Self-assessment questions are provided to check the understanding of the presented information.
To successfully pass, a minimum score of 80% correct answers is required. Participants have the
option to review the materials and retake the quiz if necessary. Upon completion, a certificate of
attendance can be downloaded.
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INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC)
This training only for IACUC MEMBERS The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee - IACUC, is an important component of
the Orbeli Institute’s Animal Care and Use program. This training course will cover the basic
role and responsibilities of the IACUC.
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Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety module provides information that helps to eliminate, reduce
or control occupational hazards and prevent adverse health effects by identifying risks and
implementing safety controls. The module covers types of occupational hazards, safety measures
and use of personal protective equipment, first aid in case of laboratory accidents. Self-assessment questions are provided to check the understanding of the presented information.
To successfully pass, a minimum score of 80% correct answers is required. Participants have the
option to review the materials and retake the quiz if necessary. Upon completion, a certificate of
attendance can be downloaded.
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Surgery: General Principles
This module outlines key concepts and practices for conducting humane and effective surgical
procedures. It includes guidelines for preoperative care, such as anesthesia and analgesia to
ensure animal welfare and minimize pain, aseptic techniques to prevent infections, and
emphasizes the importance of post-operative care and monitoring for complications.
Self-assessment questions are provided to check the understanding of the presented information.
To successfully pass, a minimum score of 80% correct answers is required. Participants have the
option to review the materials and retake the quiz if necessary. Upon completion, a certificate of
attendance can be downloaded.
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