Part 2: Species and Procedure/Technique Training
Species and procedure/technique specific training is required for all personnel who handle animals in any way. Part 2 animal user training modules are offered by the animal services units. Please contact the appropriate unit to arrange training.
| Research Area | Animal Handling Courses | Method of Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences | Handling and care of dairy cattle, poultry, swine and sheep plus specialized technique/procedure training, eg. swine anesthesia | Complete the IAUTP Part 2: Species Specific Training form for Livestock and forward to the facility, as per instructions on the form. |
| Health Sciences | Handling and care of mouse, rat, guinea pig, hamster, Peking duck, cat and dog plus specialized technique/procedure training | Email HSLAS (hslasadm@ualberta.ca) for training forms and registration details. Phone: 780.492.3040. |
| Biological Sciences, Psychology & Wildlife | Handling and care of songbird, pigeon, fish, xenopus and zebrafish plus specialized technique/procedure training | Email SASS (sass@ualberta.ca) for training forms and registration details. Phone: 780.492.5358. |
| Ray Rajotte Surgical-Medical Research Institute |
Aseptic Techniques; |
Contact RRSMRI for registration procedures and details. |
Once an individual successfully completes Part 2 Training, the training record is updated in the ARISE system so that the ACUC can verify that study personnel are qualified to conduct the proposed work.
Training Equivalencies
Staff and students who are new to the University may submit evidence of animal user training completed elsewhere (or comparable experience) and request that it be accepted as equivalent training. Please provide copies of training certificates to the animal services unit supporting your protocol for review.