Animal Care and Use Training

All investigators and key personnel who participate in the design and/or the conduct of animal use research must be appropriately trained in the care and humane use of animal subjects. The University uses the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) web-based courses to satisfy this requirement for UMBC researchers.

Open the below slideshows to obtain more information on how to register with CITI to take this course:

How to register for the CITI Animal Care and Use Training Course

Navigating the CITI Animal Care and Use Training Course

Descriptions of Animal Care and Use Training Courses Available

Working with the IACUC: the basic course required for investigators and research staff who plan to use laboratory animals or plan to supervise such work at UMBC. Investigators and research staff are also required to choose appropriate species-specific module.

Essentials for IACUC Members: This module is designed for new IACUC or current IACUC members. When selecting modules on the CITI, only check the box that is applicable to you and your research. Only check the “Essentials for IACUC  Members” box if you are currently a member of the UMBC IACUC.

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If you are not sure which course is most applicable to your area, ask your faculty advisor or contact the Human and Animal Research Protections Office at 410‐455‐2737 or HARPO@umbc.edu

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Copies of Training Certificates

Once the training module is completed, you may print a copy of your training certificates by logging into CITI (www.citiprogram.org), using your username and password, and clicking the "Print" link under the Completion Reports column in My Courses.

Additional Training Opportunities

Federal regulations state that it is the responsibility of UMBC to ensure that people caring for or using laboratory animals are qualified to do so in a humane and scientifically acceptable manner. Continuing education activities relevant to program responsibilities are expected, with both formal and on-the-job training to ensure effective implementation.

Further training programs are available here at UMBC as well as from Veterinary Resources at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Program of Comparative Medicine, for faculty and animal care technicians, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students who work with animals. A list of current examples of training is shown below.

Office of Environmental Safety & Health	Human and Animal Research Protections Office	Veterinary Resources, University of Maryland, Baltimore (see contact below to access training and materials)
Laboratory Safety Training	HARPO discussions and informational events - via Facebook	Basic techniques for handling rodents
Hazardous Communication	Overview of Risk Assessment and Risk Management in Laboratory Animal Biosafety - An Introduction  - (Streaming video courtesy of UMBI)	Blood borne pathogens, radiation safety, chemical safety and waste management
	Overview of Risk Assessment and Risk Management in Laboratory Animal Biosafety- Management- (Streaming video courtesy of UMBI)	Zoonoses and personal hygiene
	Working Safely with Animals in an ABSL-1 Environment - (Streaming video courtesy of UMBI)	Personnel Protective Equipment training
		Surgical procedures
		Anesthesia use
		Euthanasia procedures

Contact the UMBC Office of Environmental Safety & Health at (410) 455-2918 or eshinspections@umbc.edu

Contact the UMBC Human and Animal Research Protections Office at (410) 455-2737 or HARPO@umbc.edu

Contact Dr. Krishnan Kolappaswamy, UM,B Veterinary Resources at (410) 706-4119 or Krishnan@vetmed.umaryland.edu

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