ACC Education & Training

Required Trainings

Training Requirement Required by Frequency of Training Access to Training
Animals and Research
at UIC
  • All principal investigators of Animal Use Protocols
  • All UIC principal investigators of any funding source supporting animal work
  • All research staff working with animals
    		•  Triennially Access Online Training
    Working with Mice and Rats
    at UIC
  • All principal investigators of Animal Use Protocols using mice and/or rats
  • All research staff working with mice and/or rats
    		•  Triennially (Effective: February 2021) Access Online Training
    Animal Facility Orientation Animal users requiring facility access Every 5 years Contact BRL veterinarian who oversees animal species and/or area of facility approved in protocol.
    Working with Chemical Hazards in Animals Animal Users performing work with chemical hazards For rodent users: initial in-person training. Retraining frequency determined on a case-by-case basis by the ACC or BRL veterinary staff

    For non-rodent users: training is determined on a case-by-case basis by the ACC or BRL veterinary staff
    		 Contact BRL veterinarian who oversees animal species approved in protocol.
    Working with Biohazards in Animals Animal Users performing work with biohazards Annually

    For rodent users: initial training is in-person with veterinary staff who oversees the animal species in the protocol. Refresher training is online.

    For non-rodent users: initial training is in person with veterinary staff who oversees the animal species in the protocol. Refresher training is in-person.
    For initial training and in-person refresher training contact BRL veterinarian who oversees animal species approved in protocol.

    For rodent refresher training: Access Online Training

    Suggested Trainings

    Training Who can take this course? Frequency of Training Access to Training
    Mouse Handling Labs Mouse handling labs cover basic handling and manual restraint technique training for new users and experienced individuals looking to improve their skills. Led by experienced BRL training staff, Mouse Handling Labs are offered multiple times per week, and users can enroll in multiple sessions, as needed. The BRL will provide training animals and supplies. While not a prerequisite, inexperienced mouse users are highly encouraged to participate in at least one Mouse Handling Lab prior to enrolling in the BRL’s Mouse Administration and Collection Techniques class. Ongoing handling labs offered. Register through the BRL Training and Education calendar Provided by BRL. Register for a handling lab through the training calendar. Access Online Training
    Mouse Administration and Collection Techniques Class Previously Mouse Handling and Techniques, this training session will cover handling, oral gavage and injection/blood collection methods in mice. The BRL will provide training animals and supplies. Individuals attending are expected to participate and, at a minimum, be willing to pick up a mouse and perform an intraperitoneal injection.  While not a prerequisite, inexperienced mouse users are highly encouraged to participate in at least one Mouse Handling Lab prior to enrolling in this course. Ongoing classes offered. Register through the BRL Training and Education calendar Provided by BRL. Register for a class through the training calendar. Access Online Training
    Species-Specific Training Training to be determined based on ACC and/or veterinary assessment. As needed
    Provided by contacting BRL veterinary staff OR experienced research staff
    Rodent Aseptic Techniques and Perioperative Care Class The purpose of the course is to provide training on key perioperative principles for personnel conducting survival surgery with research rodents at University of Illinois Chicago. The course includes information on instrument sterilization, surgical area preparation, animal preparation, aseptic technique, and post-operative care. Prior experience in surgery is not expected. This class session includes a lecture and hands-on exercises. Participants are required to register for the class online. Ongoing classes offered. Register through BRL training calendar. Provided by BRL. Register for a class through the training calendar. Access Online Training

    For New Personnel on a Protocol

    New personnel on a protocol can visit here for more information on the requirements for gaining access to animal facilities.

    More information on the Occupational Health Program for Individuals with Animal Contact can be found here.

    Please note: Minors are not permitted to work with animals at UIC. Please refer to EHSO’s Lab Visitor Policy and UI Policy on Protection of Minors for more information.