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IACUC Training

IACUC Training Requirements

All personnel involved in animal-related activities under a University of Connecticut IACUC-approved protocol must complete the required IACUC training every three (3) years through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program before engaging in any animal-related activities. In addition, all personnel must complete Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) enrollment and required forms administered by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) before participating in animal-related work.

The CITI Program provides standardized training in animal welfare, ethical principles, regulations, occupational health and safety, protocol review, and best practices for the humane care and use of animals. The CITI Program is the only online training platform accepted by the UConn IACUC Office for fulfilling required animal care and use training requirements. Training completed through other institutions, organizations, or online providers will not be accepted.

Please note that completion of CITI training alone does not authorize an individual to work with animals. Before participating in animal related activities, personnel must be listed on an approved IACUC protocol and meet any additional institutional requirements, including facility orientation and protocol-specific procedural training.

The IACUC Office receives automatic electronic notification of CITI course completion. Submission of CITI training certificates is not required. Personnel are encouraged to retain copies of their completion records for their own reference.

Required Training

Initial IACUC Training: Initial IACUC training is required for all new personnel working with live animals in research, teaching or testing. To fulfill the initial training requirement, you must complete BOTH of the following:

  • Basic IACUC Training: “Working with the IACUC”
  • AND
  • The appropriate species course for the species on your protocol(s):
    1. For laboratory-based work: “Working with [Species] in Research Settings”
    2. For agricultural work: “Working with [Species] in Agricultural Research Settings”
    3. For work with wild animals in the field: “Wildlife Research”

 

IACUC Retraining: Retraining is required every three years for all personnel working with live animals in research, teaching or testing. To fulfill the retraining requirement, you must complete BOTH of the following:

  • IACUC Refresher Training: “Working with the IACUC – Refresher”
  • AND
  • The appropriate species course for the species on your protocol(s):
    1. For laboratory-based work: “Working with [Species] in Research Settings”
    2. For agricultural work: “Working with [Species] in Agricultural Research Settings”
    3. For work with wild animals in the field: “Wildlife Research”

 

Please Note

All modules within a course must be completed in order to receive the completion certificate.

How to Complete CITI Training

1) Access CITI

Go to: https://www.citiprogram.org

2) Log In Through UConn

  • Select “Log In Through My Institution.”
  • Choose “UConn – Storrs & Regional Campuses.”
  • Enter your UConn NetID credentials.

3) Add Animal Care and Use Courses

  • Click “Add a Course.”
  • Select “I would like to review the Animal Care and Use courses.”
  • Choose the courses that apply to your research activities (see below for a list of available courses).

4) Complete Required Training

  • Complete all required modules assigned to your selected courses.
  • Achieve the required passing score, if applicable.

CITI Courses Available

  • Working with the IACUC
  • Working with the IACUC – Refresher
  • Working with Mice in Research Settings
  • Working with Rats in Research Settings
  • Working with Amphibians in Research Settings
  • Working with Cats in Research Settings
  • Working with Dogs in Research Settings
  • Working with Fish in Research Settings
  • Working with Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Research Settings
  • Working with Gerbils in Research Settings
  • Working with Guinea Pigs in Research Settings
  • Working with Hamsters in Research Settings
  • Working with Rabbits in Research Settings
  • Working with Reptiles in a Research Setting
  • Working with Cattle in Agricultural Research Settings
  • Working with Horses in Agricultural Research Settings
  • Working with Poultry in Agricultural Research Settings
  • Working with Swine in Research Settings
  • Working with Sheep and Goats in Research Settings
  • Wildlife Research
  • IACUC Chairs, Members and Coordinators
  • Post-Procedure Care of Mice and Rats in Research
  • Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM)