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ACUP Training Request Form (Opens in new window)

All individuals (trainees) in UC's Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) must complete role-specific trainings prior to joining an approved UC IACUC protocol. A Principal Investigator (PI) or approved PI proxy must complete and submit this form to register a trainee for ACUP training and authorize the IACUC Office to administratively add the trainee to the provided IACUC protocol(s) when training is complete.

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101 ACUP Training Policy (PDF)

The UC IACUC requires personnel working with animals to have the necessary knowledge and expertise for specific animal procedures and species approved in their IACUC protocol. Refer to to this policy for the steps to meet these requirements.

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Acute CSI Surgical Training (PDF)

This form documents IACUC-related training conducted within the Center for Surgical Innovation (CSI). Trainer must email completed copy to the UC Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) animaltraining@uc.edu.

 

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CITI Training Guide (PDF)

UC's Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) uses the Greater Cincinnati Academic and Regional Health Centers (GCARHC) CITI training curriculum, which is shared amongst regional institutions. Each individual must affiliate a new or existing CITI account with GCARHC, then answer a questionnaire to assign required courses based on the nature of your involvement in animal research. This guide will walk individuals through the entire process.

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Satellite & Field Orientation Species Specific Training (PDF)

This form pertains to satellite housing and field research personnel only. The Principal Investigator or a qualified lab member must complete this form with any new personnel and submit to animaltraining@uc.edu as part of the trainees onboarding requirements and before the individual can be added to an IACUC protocol. This form indicates they have completed orientation and species specific training applicable to the location and species on their protocol.

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New Researcher Guide (PDF)

Quick reference guide for new researchers or anyone conducting research at the University of Cincinnati including protocol requirements and what office to contact for guidance.

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115 Post-Approval Monitoring Policy (PDF)

Post-approval monitoring (PAM) consists of monitoring the animal program as a whole, as well as all animal use post IACUC protocol approval. The purpose of PAM is to routinely evaluate ACUP process efficiency, animal use/housing areas, and animal use in alignment with the approved IACUC protocol. PAM methods include but are not limited to protocol and program review, lab visits, procedural observations, semi-annual inspections, program review, evaluation of record keeping, and investigating non-compliance. 

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100 Protocol Submission and IACUC Review Policy (PDF)

There are several mechanisms for the review and approval of  submitted Animal Care and Use protocols and modifications to those protocols. All animal work for research, testing, or teaching must occur under an approved IACUC protocol. Protocols are approved for a maximum of 3 years. Prior to the 3-year expiration date, a triennial (de novo) review is required.

All documents requiring IACUC review must be submitted through the Research Administration Portal (RAP) system.

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Occupational Health and Safety Form for Animal Handlers and Visitors (PDF)

This form must be carefully read and completed by any individual that may have indirect exposure to or direct contact with UC research animals and is not listed on an approved UC IACUC protocol (e.g. visiting scientists, individuals attending brief training courses, contractors, tradesmen). The individual must review and sign this form prior to exposure/contact and complete any species-specific training required by the Principal Investigator or LAMS for the animals and/or pathogens with which they may be in contact. A UC Sponsor of the individual must also sign the form. It is recommended to submit a completed copy of this form to the IACUC Office to ensure the integrity of conducted research.

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IACUC RAP Manual (PDF)

This comprehensive, illustrated manual details basic use of UC’s IACUC protocol management website, Research Administration Portal (RAP). If you are viewing this document electronically, you can click any title in the Table of Contents to quickly jump to a specific section.

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