Training
Training for Investigators and Research Staff
Required IACUC Training
The USDA has mandated that all individuals at The Ohio State University using animals in research or teaching must complete a prescribed orientation class offered in an online and classroom format.
Additional IACUC training information
Required ULAR Facility Orientation
At this time, facility access training is required for BRT access only. Please complete the online training prior to completing the request for access.
Biomedical Research Tower Facility Training
Optional Animal Handling and Technique Training
Classes are provided by ULAR staff FREE OF CHARGE and are highly encouraged!!
- Introduction to mouse procedures and techniques (beneficial for all personnel new to working within ULAR animal facility and/or personnel working with a new species)
- Species and technique specific training is also available. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Aseptic rodent surgery techniques
- Animal handling and restraint
- Weaning/sexing/genotyping
- Animal identification (tags, ear punches, tattoos)
- Biosafety hood training
- Anesthestic machine use
- Injections (IV, IP, SubQ, IM) and blood collection
Classes are available on an as-needed basis throughout the year to research investigators and staff and are offered on main campus and the veterinary medicine complex. Training is provided by ULAR medicine staff, including laboratory animal health technicians and veterinarians.
For more information contact the ULAR training coordinator at 292-5094 or ulartraining@osu.edu.
Please allow a minimum 3 days advance notice for training to ensure animals are available.
Residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine
Information about the Residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine program.