Training

IACUC Required CITI Training

For each Animal Use Protocol Application, the Principal Investigator and every individual who will be taking part in study activities are required to complete training through CITI. Training courses have expiration dates ranging from 3 to 5 years and must be renewed accordingly.

Investigators and participants must complete the CITI “Working with the IACUC” course for Investigators, Staff, and Students.

Investigators and participants must also complete courses that pertain to the protocols they will be participating in. This includes species-specific modules, wildlife research, surgery and aseptic techniques, etc.  

IACUC Committee Members are required to take the CITI “IACUC Chairs, Members, and Coordinators”

To register:

• • Go to CITI Login
  • Click “Register”
  • Complete registration steps as directed, using The University of North Texas (Denton, TX) as your “Participating Institution”.
  • Note that the RCR Basic course option does not need to be selected during registration unless required by your project funding agency.
  • Once you have finalized registration, the courses you selected should appear on your main menu.

Risk Management Services Training for Animal Related Work

Risk Management Services requires training specific to the materials and procedures of each study and their associated lab environment such as Biosafety Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Animal Safety Training, etc., to ensure compliance and health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. Principal Investigators are responsible for ensuring the appropriate trainings are taken by all key personnel prior to study initiation or participation.

Risk Management Services Training