Animal Care Services understands that many learners assume multiple roles, juggling work, and other responsibilities while meeting the demands of research work.
The table below is intended to ensure students understand the demands that will be placed on them for animal user training at ACS. Please ensure your research project lifecycle is scheduled to allow adequate time for animal user training and contingencies. Students should expect longer waitlists during peak training periods from September to October.
| Course name | Pre-requisites | Typical frequency of hands-on lab | Online course duration | Hands-on lab duration | Typical time to complete course from sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Working with Rodents in Research - Mouse | CCAC Ethics | 2 labs per month | 4-8 hours | 4 hours | 30 days |
| Introduction to Working with Rodents in Research - Rat | CCAC Ethics | 1 lab per month | 4-8 hours | 4 hours | 30 days |
| Rodent Restraint and SC/IP Injections - Mouse | IWRR - Mouse | 3 labs per month | 2 hours | 3 hours | 30 days |
| Rodent Restraint and SC/IP Injections - Rat | IWRR - Rat | 1 lab per month | 2 hours | 3 hours | 30 days |
| Rodent Anesthesia – Mouse | IWRR - Mouse, RSCIP - Mouse | 2 labs per month | 4-8 hours | 4 hours | 30 days |
| Rodent Anesthesia – Rat | IWRR - Rat, RSCIP - Rat | 1 lab per month | 4-8 hours | 4 hours | 30 days |
| Introduction to Aseptic Techniques | IWRR, RSCIP, Rodent Anesthesia | 1 lab per month | 4-8 hours | 6 hours | 30 days |
| Oral Gavage – Mouse | IWRR - Mouse, RSCIP - Mouse | 1 lab per month | 2 hours | 3 hours | 30 days |
| Oral Gavage – Rat | IWRR - Rat, RSCIP - Rat | Within 4 weeks of request | 2 hours | 3 hours | 30 days |
| IV Tail Vein Injection – Mouse | IWRR - Mouse, RSCIP – Mouse, Rodent Anesthesia if procedure on anesthetized mouse | 1 lab per month | 2 hours | 3 hours | 30 days |
| IV Tail Vein Injection – Rat | IWRR - Rat, RSCIP – Rat, Rodent Anesthesia if procedure on anesthetized rat | Within 4 weeks of request | 2 hours | 3 hours | 30 days |