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IACUC Training Program

 

 

Completion of IACUC-approved training is required of all persons conducting research with Animal Subjects at, or in conjunction with, the University of Scranton.  If you have completed training at another institution, contact Maria Landis, IACUC Administrator and Research Compliance Officer, 570-941-6190.

 

Training consists of a number of modules.  Select the Basic Course that pertains to your capacity and the Specialized Species of Model Specific Courses that pertain to your research:

 

BASIC COURSES:

  • "Working with the IACUC" for Investigators, Students and Staff

  • "Essentials for IACUC members" - IACUC members & IACUC Administrator

SPECIALIZED SPECIES OR MODEL SPECIFIC COURSES:

  • Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice and Rats

  • Working with Amphibians in Research Settings

  • Working with Mice in Research Settings

  • Working with Rats in Research Settings

  • Working with Hamsters in Research Settings

  • Aseptic Surgery

  • Working With Animals In Biomedical Research - Refresher Course

Some modules are required and others are optional.  All required modules must be completed before you can move on to the optional ones.  Optional modules are provided for your general interest and suggested reading only.  You do not receive "extra credit" for completing them and they do not show up on any completion reports.  If you are uncertain about what group and/or modules to complete, please contact the IACUC Administrator before beginning your training to be sure that you are completing all necessary modules for your research.  If you wish, you may complete all modules, required and optional.

 

Note:  It is not necessary to complete all of the modules in one session.  The CITI system retains your information and you can access it at any time.  Just be sure to remember your USERNAME and PASSWORD. 

 

A quiz follows each module.  You must attain an overall score of at least 80%.  When you have completed the entire training, please print out your completion report.  An e-mail of your completion will also automatically be sent directly to the IACUC Administrator.

This online training program is offered to the University of Scranton community through a contract with the CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) program.  Click here to read about the CITI program.  University personnel and students have unlimited access, so we encourage Faculty Members to use this online training for Research Methods Classes.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Click here to start your training.  Once you have accessed the CITI website, follow these steps:

  1. Click on New Users Register Here.. 
  2. Locate the University of Scranton in the pull-down menu under Participating Institutions and click Submit.
  3. Follow the instructions to set up your username and PIN, be sure to remember this login information.  Click Submit.
  4. Enter information requested and Submit.
  5. Enter asterisk (*) fields only and Submit.
  6. Select your group and Submit.  If unsure, contact the IACUC Administrator.
  7. Answer as appropriate and Submit.
  8. On the Learner’s Menu Page, click on Grade Book link (in red) to begin and follow the instructions.

The ORS Website was created and is maintained by Maria C. Landis.
E-mail LandisM2@scranton.edu with content questions and/or concerns.
Updated September 2008.