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Required Training

  1. Primary investigators, co-investigators, and listed assistants working with vertebrate animals for educational, training, or research activities must complete the required CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) course: "Working with the IACUC".
  2. If animal protocols include the following species, listed investigators, co-investigators and assistants must take the corresponding species-specific CITI course:
    • Frogs, Toads or other Amphibians
    • Mice (Family: Muridae Cricetidae)
    • Rats (Genus: Rattus)
    • Hamsters (Family: Muridae)
    • Guinea Pigs
    • Fish
    • Zebrafish
    • Wildlife Research
  3. Investigators and personnel working on animal protocols that include antibody production, aseptic surgery, or procedures that include more than momentary pain and distress must take the corresponding CITI course.

IACUC CITI Instructions on how to access the required CITI course(s) regarding animal use and care. These courses are free for all UWF faculty, staff and students. Completed CITI training certificates should be included in any IACUC application.