To obtain access to animal facilities at Case Western Reserve University, each researcher must be listed on an approved IACUC protocol and must have completed training appropriate for the protocol and for the type of animal facility:
- A researcher may be added to an existing protocol by completing the Facility Access and Occupational Health Form F.A.O.H.
- The signed forms should be submitted to the IACUC office (WG-77).
- Obtain a Case ID card if you do not already have one. If you are an employee of one of the affiliated hospitals, your department must request a Case ID for you from Access
Services.
- Complete the Training Requirements for each facility for which you requested access. See the lists below. Consult the on-line training modules, and contact the Training and Compliance Manager, Tami McCourt (txm9@cwru.edu or 216-368-4972) for training that is specific to the protocol.
If you have questions, please contact Theresa Bridges in the IACUC office at368-6979 or 368-3815.
Health Science Animal Facility (HSAF)
HSAF Orientation (on-line)
Occupational Health for Investigative Staff (on-line)
Investigator Refresher (on-line)
GLP (on-line) - PI's Only
Rodent users - Facility Tour, Microisolator Technique and Rodent Basic Handling with Ramona Boyd
Nonrodent users - Facility Tour, Basic Handling, Record Documentation with Jean Holbert or Vet Tech
Wearn Animal Facility
Wearn Orientation (on-line)
Occupational Health for Investigative Staff (on-line)
Investigator Refresher (on-line)
GLP (on-line) - PI's Only
Facility Tour, Microisolator Technique and Rodent Basic Handling with Ramona Boyd
Wolstein Animal Facility (WAF)
WAF Orientation (on-line)
Occupational Health for Investigative Staff (on-line)
Investigator Refresher (on-line)
GLP (on-line) - PI's Only
Facility Tour, Microisolator Technique and Rodent Basic Handling with Ramona Boyd
MetroHealth Medical Center (MHMC) Animal Facility
MHMC Orientation (on-line)
Occupational Health for Investigative Staff (on-line)
Investigator Refresher (on-line)
GLP (on-line) - PI's Only
Rodent users - Facility Tour, Microisolator Technique and Rodent Basic Handling with Ramona Boyd, Facility Tour may also be scheduled with a Vet or Vet Tech (368-3490).
Nonrodent users - Facility Tour, Basic Handling, Record Documentation with Jean Holbert, Vet or Vet Tech
Athymic Animal Facility (AAF)
HSAF Orientation (on-line)
Occupational Health for Investigative Staff (on-line)
Investigator Refresher (on-line)
GLP (on-line) - PI's Only
Rodent users - Facility Tour AAF and Microisolator Technique with Pam Steele. HSAF Facility Tour, Microisolator Technique and Rodent Basic Handling with Ramona Boyd
***Remember, this does not include specific protocol training requirements that may need to be completed as well***. Contact the Training and Compliance Manager Tami McCourt: txm9@cwru.edu or
368-4972 for any protocol specific required training.
You may contact the following personnel directly for training appointments.
Cheryl Urban (General Training: facility tours, microisolator technique and basic rodent handling): 368-3568 or cmu2@case.edu
Pam Steele (Athymic Facility Orientation): 368-0074 or pas@case.edu
Jean Holbert (Special technique training and species specific training): 368-0504 or jal27@case.edu
Veterinarian Technique Training: 368-3490
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