DCM Training
General Considerations:
Training Materials:
Hands-on Training:
- Mouse Handling and Techniques Packet
- Rat Handling & Techniques Packet
- Aseptic Techniques Packet
DCM Isoflurane Vaporizer Training
In order to gain IACUC approval to perform anesthesia using an Isoflurane vaporizer, you are REQUIRED to receive hands-on training through either the DCM Training Team, DCM Veterinary Services, or a trained Laboratory Animal Coordinator (LAC). Contact [email protected] for DCM training availability.
For security purposes, access to this material may be restricted to personnel already approved on an IACUC protocol. Contact [email protected] if you need assistance.
Review all materials below BEFORE your scheduled training session. Once certified in the use of Isoflurane vaporizers, it is the understanding of the IACUC and DCM that you are familiar with and will adhere to all the guidelines listed below.
- Isoflurane Vaporizer Technique Certification Sheet
- Isoflurane Vaporizer Anesthesia Handout (MUST READ BEFORE HANDS-ON TRAINING)
- Rodent Anesthesia Guidelines
- IACUC Standard for Anesthetic Vaporizers
- IACUC Anesthetized Procedure Standards for Rats and Mice (Non-Survival and Survival Procedures)
- EHS Isoflurane Fact Sheet
- EHS Policy on Waste Anesthetic Gases
- Isoflurane Vaporizer Monitoring Log Template
Lecture:
- Mouse Colony Management Lecture (optional)
- Contact [email protected] to schedule Colony Management Lecture
- Register for these lectures given by the OACU here
- Laboratory Animal Coordinator Lecture (mandatory)
- Mouse Cage Density Lecture (mandatory)
2020 Informational Session
CB 7115
1100 Bioinformatics Bldg.
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Ph: 919-962-5335
Fax: 919-962-9741
Training:
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Badge Access:
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Other:
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Need help? Contact IACUC: [email protected]