Regulatory Training
Both OLAW and the USDA require proper training of all personnel who will work with vertebrate animals. At the University of Cincinnati and Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, all personnel must attend Orientation prior to working with animals and every 3 years thereafter. Orientation sessions are provided on a regular basis. As research staff is added to protocols, their experience is reviewed, and they must attend appropriate training before beginning work with animals. Orientation covers the following items:

• Federal Regulations, including OLAW & USDA regulatory requirements

• Institutional Policies

• AAALAC & The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

• AVMA Panel on Euthanasia

• Animal Welfare

• Humane practice of animal maintenance and procedures

• Reduction, Replacement, & Refinement

• IACUC & LAMS

• Overview of the University’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, including zoonotic diseases

A Certification Examination is conducted at the end of Orientation. All personnel must receive a passing score to receive credit for the Orientation. If a passing score is not received, personnel will be required to attend another Orientation session.

Species-Specific Training
Based on each individual's experience related to the species he/she will work with and the procedures he/she will perform, species-specific training may be required in addition to Orientation. Species-specific training covers the following items:

Further training sessions may be provided on an as-needed basis (e.g. specific procedures not included in species-specific training).

Training Schedule & Personnel Forms
Click on the training schedule link below to view the schedule and register for training. To make personnel modifications, please click on the personnel forms link.

• Training Schedule
• Personnel Forms