Policy: The IACUC has provided a set of guidance documents (Policies, Guidelines, and Informational Sheets) for use when planning animal procedures at the University of Iowa. An exception to a Policy must be described and justified in the Animal Protocol and approved by the full IACUC at a convened monthly meeting.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to clarify what training is required for personnel to be listed and approved on an Animal Protocol. For the modules noted below, a passing grade of 80%+ must be achieved.
Further information on personnel training can be found on the IACUC website as well as a link to the training request form: https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/personnel-amendments [1]
*Training request form submission is required to receive instructions on the online modules noted below.
Note: Working with the IACUC- Basic Course is more extensive, but will be equally accepted for completion of this course requirement.
For example, if working with mice, complete the Working with Mice in a Research module.
Optional hands-on training courses are offered. See: https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/mouse-technique-training-lab [2]
Items 1-3 are the minimum requirements to be approved as personnel on the Animal Protocol. However, it is pertinent to note that additional training items do periodically apply.
See: https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/animal-facility-access [3]
Note: The University of Iowa transitioned from an ICON animal use course to CITI in 2016. Personnel who previously only completed the ICON course, departed the University of Iowa, and are returning to University of Iowa (either for employment or visiting) will be required to complete the current CITI modules in order to be re-approved on an Animal Protocol. If certificates of completion of the CITI courses can be provided, considerations will be made to accept these completions in lieu of recertification.
Last Reviewed by the IACUC 4/10/2024
Links:
[1] https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/personnel-amendments
[2] https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/mouse-technique-training-lab
[3] https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/animal-facility-access