Training
General Considerations:
Training Materials:
Hands-on Training:
- Mouse Handling and Techniques Packet
- Rat Handling & Techniques Packet
- Aseptic Techniques Packet
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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 DCMTraining@unc.edu for DCM training availability.
For security purposes, access to this material may be restricted to personnel already approved on an IACUC protocol. Contact DCMTraining@unc.edu 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 DCMTraining@unc.edu to schedule Colony Management Lecture
- Register for these lectures given by the OACU here
- Laboratory Animal Coordinator Lecture (mandatory)
- Mouse Cage Density Lecture (mandatory)