In Person Courses
Below is a list of the in-person training courses that we offer. Click "Course Description" for more information on a particular course. Click "Course Schedule" to view the currently scheduled session times for a particular course.
You may register for a class by downloading and completing the Animal Use Training Registration form found on the "Forms" page. Please refer to the registration form for submission instructions and information on the fee schedule.
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Mouse Hands-on Laboratory
- Prerequisite: Completion of the online course "Working with Mice at the University of Washington." Must pass the exam with a 100%.
Mouse Hands-on Laboratory
This course is the 2nd of a 2-part series (the 1st being the online course "Working with Mice at the University of Washington") and is required for all personnel working with or caring for mice. The course is divided into three sections (A, B, and C).
Section A: Section A (or Section C - see below) is required for all personnel working with mice and is a prerequisite for addition to a protocol (please note that previous attendance of the Mouse Hands-on Laboratory also satisfies this requirement). The course includes a demonstration of proper techniques for humane handling, restraint, and use of mice. Instruction is provided on recognition of normal and abnormal physical and behavioral changes, gender determination, identification methods, non-invasive tissue sampling, subcutaneous injections, and intraperitoneal injections. There is discussion of appropriate methods of anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia.
Section B: Section B will expand on the topics covered in Section A by including oral gavage, blood draws, tail vein injection, and other techniques as needed. Participants can be certified (as required by the IACUC) to perform certain techniques on mice.
Section C: Section C is intended for experienced mouse users who are required to complete the course as part of the 3-year protocol renewal process and replaces the Section A attendance requirement. The course will cover topics from both Section A and Section B.
Important Note: While you may learn a variety of procedures during the class, you are only allowed to perform the procedures/techniques outside of the training class if they are listed on your UW IACUC approved animal use protocol.
Note on Retro-Orbital Certifications: Please be aware that if you are coming to class to be certified in retro-orbital bleeds or injections, there is a 2-3 day waiting period before your certification can be either approved or denied. This is to ensure that the technique is performed proficiently with no lasting trauma to the eye. The instructor will notify you of the outcome of your certification.
Prerequisite: Completion of the online course "Working with Mice at the University of Washington." Must pass the exam with a 100%.
Mouse Hands-On Lab Section Day Date Time Noted if Full Section A Friday May 25 10:00-11:00 Section A Friday May 25 12:30-1:30 Section B Friday May 25 1:45-2:45 Full Section A Wednesday May 30 1:30-2:30 Full Section B Wednesday May 30 2:45-3:45 Full Section A Thursday May 31 1:30-2:30 Section B Thursday May 31 2:45-3:45 Section A Friday June 1 10:00-11:00 Section B Friday June 1 11:15-12:15 Section A Monday June 4 1:00-2:00 Section B Monday June 4 2:15-3:15 Full Section A Tuesday June 5 10:00-11:00 Section B Tuesday June 5 11:15-12:15 Section A Friday June 8 10:00-11:00 Section A Friday June 8 1:00-2:00 Section B Friday June 8 2:15-3:15 Section A Monday June 11 10:00-11:00 Section B Monday June 11 11:15-12:15 Section A Monday June 11 2:00-3:00 Section A Wednesday June 13 10:00-11:00 Section A Wednesday June 13 1:00-2:00 Section B Wednesday June 13 2:15-3:15 Section C Friday June 15 10:00-11:30 Section A Monday June 18 10:00-11:00 Section B Monday June 18 11:15-12:15 Section A Wednesday June 20 1:30-2:30 Section B Wednesday June 20 2:45-3:45 Section A Friday June 22 10:00-11:00 Section A Friday June 22 1:00-2:00 Section B Friday June 22 2:15-3:15 Section A Wednesday June 27 10:00-11:00 Section A Wednesday June 27 1:00-2:00 Section B Wednesday June 27 2:15-3:15 Section A Friday June 29 10:00-11:00 Section B Friday June 29 11:15-12:15 Section A Friday June 29 2:00-3:00 -
Rat Hands-on Laboratory
- Prerequisite: Completion of the online course "Working with Rats at the University of Washington." Must pass the exam with a 100%.
Rat Hands-on Laboratory
This course is the 2nd of a 2-part series (the 1st being the online course "Working with Rats at the University of Washington") and is required for all personnel working with or caring for rats. The course is divided into two sections (A and B).
Section A: Section A is required for all personnel working with rats and is a prerequisite for addition to a protocol (please note that previous attendance of the Rat Hands-on Laboratory also satisfies this requirement). The course includes a demonstration of proper techniques for humane handling, restraint, and use of rats. Instruction is provided on recognition of normal and abnormal physical and behavioral changes, gender determination, identification methods, and non-invasive tissue sampling. There is discussion of appropriate methods of anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia.
Section B: Section B will expand on the topics covered in Section A by including subcutaneous injections, intraperitoneal injections, oral gavage, blood draws, and other techniques as needed. Participants can be certified (as required by the IACUC) to perform certain techniques on rats.
Important Note: While you may learn a variety of procedures during the class, you are only allowed to perform the procedures/techniques outside of the training class if they are listed on your UW IACUC approved animal use protocol.
Prerequisite: Completion of the online course "Working with Rats at the University of Washington." Must pass the exam with a 100%.
Rat Hands-On Lab Section Day Date Time Noted if Full Section A Thursday May 24 1:00-2:00 Full Section B Thursday May 24 2:15-3:15 Section A Tuesday May 29 10:00-11:00 Section A Tuesday May 29 1:00-2:00 Section B Tuesday May 29 2:15-3:15 Section A Wednesday June 6 10:00-11:00 Section B Wednesday June 6 11:15-12:15 Section A Wednesday June 6 2:00-3:00 Section A Thursday June 14 10:00-11:00 Section A Thursday June 14 1:00-2:00 Section B Thursday June 14 2:15-3:15 Section A Tuesday June 19 10:00-11:00 Section B Tuesday June 19 11:15-12:15 Section A Tuesday June 19 2:00-3:00 Section A Thursday June 28 10:00-11:00 Section A Thursday June 28 1:00-2:00 Section B Thursday June 28 2:15-3:15 -
Rabbit Hands-on Laboratory: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisite: none
Rabbit Hands-on Laboratory
This course is required for all personnel working with or caring for rabbits.
Training is available on proper techniques for humane handling, restraint, and use of rabbits. Instruction is provided on recognition of normal and abnormal physical and behavioral changes, gender determination, blood vessel access, and administration of medication. There is discussion of appropriate methods of anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia. Participants can be certified (as required by the IACUC) to perform certain techniques on rabbits.
Important Note: While you may learn a variety of procedures during the class, you are only allowed to perform the procedures/techniques outside of the training class if they are listed on your UW IACUC approved animal use protocol.
Rabbit Hands-on Laboratory
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
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Hands-on Training for Species other than Mice, Rats, and Rabbits: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
Hands-on Training for Species other than Mice, Rats, and Rabbits
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
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Decentralized Animal Care and Records
Decentralized Animal Care and Records
This course provides training on the basic requirements for maintaining animals and providing daily care for them within facilities not maintained by the Department of Comparative Medicine. The session covers basic procedures, regulations and requirements, and documentation. All personnel providing primary care for animals (non-aquatic) in Decentralized Facilities are required to complete this session. The PI or a professional staff lab manager is also required to complete this class. Note: rodent users must also complete the Sick Rodent Recognition session. There are no prerequisites.
Decentralized Animal Care & Records Class Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Monday June 4 9:45-10:30 Monday June 18 2:30-3:15 -
Decentralized Sick Rodent Recognition
Decentralized Sick Rodent Recognition
This session provides training on the recognition of pain, illness, and injury in rodent species. It also provides detailed examples and discussion of commonly occurring rodent injuries and illness. Attendees will learn techniques for evaluation of pain and illness in rodent species. This session, in addition to the Decentralized Animal Care and Records session, is required of all personnel providing primary care for rodents in Decentralized Facilities. The PI or a professional staff lab manager is also required to complete both classes. There are no prerequisites.
Sick Rodent Recognition Class Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Monday June 4 10:30-11:30 Monday June 18 3:15-4:15 -
Decentralized Animal Care and Records: Aquatic Animals
Decentralized Animal Care and Records: Aquatic Animals
This course provides training on the basic requirements for maintaining aquatic animals and providing daily care for them within facilities not maintained by the Department of Comparative Medicine. The session covers basic procedures, regulations and requirements, and documentation. It also covers sick animal recognition and evaluation of pain, illness, and injury in aquatic species. All personnel providing primary care for aquatic animals in Decentralized Facilities are required to complete this session. The PI or a professional staff lab manager is also required to complete this class. There are no prerequisites.
Decentralized Care & Records / Aquatic Animals Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Wednesday May 30 10:00-12:00 Tuesday June 12 9:00-11:00 Tuesday June 26 10:00-12:00 -
Surgery Laboratory Part IA
- Prerequisite: Completion of the online course "Introduction to Rodent Surgery." Must pass the exam with a 100%.
Surgery Laboratory Part IA
This is the first session of a two part series designed to provide instruction on the basic tenets of surgical techniques in research animals and is intended for users of rodents, birds, frogs, fish, and other non-USDA species. Instruction is provided on opening sterile supplies, putting on sterile gloves, how to drape, handling instruments, sterilizing surgical instruments, suturing, using surgical glue and wound clips, and isoflurane anesthesia. These topics will be expanded upon during the Surgery Laboratory Part II.
Surgery Laboratory Part IA Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Tuesday June 5 3:00-5:00 Wednesday June 20 10:00-12:00 -
Surgery Laboratory Part IB
- Prerequisite: Completion of the online course "Introduction to Surgery (Non-Rodent, USDA-Covered Animals)." Must pass the exam with a 100%.
Surgery Laboratory Part IB
This is the first session of a two part series designed to provide instruction on the basic tenets of surgical techniques in research animals and is intended for users of USDA-covered non-rodents. Instruction is provided on opening sterile supplies, scrubbing, putting on sterile gloves and gowns, how to drape, handling instruments, sterilizing surgical instruments, suturing, using surgical glue and wound clips, and isoflurane anesthesia. These topics will be expanded upon during the Surgery Laboratory Part II.
Surgery Laboratory Part IB Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Friday June 1 2:00-4:30 Friday June 15 2:00-4:30 -
Surgery Laboratory Part II
- Prerequisite: Surgery Laboratory Part I (A or B)
Surgery Laboratory Part II
This is part two of the surgery training series. This session expands on the knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques learned in Surgery I (A or B), and puts them into practice. The session includes a hands-on lab giving attendees the opportunity to practice clipping and prepping, incision, blunt dissection, suturing, and using surgical glue and wound clips.
Surgery Laboratory Part II Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Tuesday June 12 2:00-4:00 Tuesday June 26 2:00-4:00 -
6th Floor Facility Orientation
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
6th Floor Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the animal facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the 6th Floor Facility Orientation in order to gain access to the 6th floor facility via Proxy card. If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Note: In order to work in animal rooms located in the C-wing of the facility, personnel must attend the separate 6th Floor Facility C-wing Orientation. Attendance of the 6th Floor Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the 6th Floor Facility C-wing Orientation.
6th Floor Facility Orientation Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Tuesday May 29 3:30-4:30 Monday June 11 3:00-4:00 -
6th Floor Facility C-wing Orientation: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisite: Completion of the 6th Floor Facility Orientation.
6th Floor Facility C-wing Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the animal facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. The C-wing of the 6th floor animal facility is an animal behavior study area and functions differently from the rest of the facility. For example, research staff are more involved in the daily care of the animals and room entry procedures vary. Instruction on these variances is provided in the orientation.
Individuals who need to work in an animal room located in the C-wing of the 6th floor facility must complete the 6th Floor Facility C-wing Orientation. Attendance of the 6th Floor Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the 6th Floor Facility C-wing Orientation.
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
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T-wing Facility Orientation
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training. Note: T-115 requires a seperate orientation.
T-wing Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the SPF facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources. Note: Room T-115 requires a seperate orientation that is scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Personnel must complete the T-wing Facility Orientation in order to gain access to the T-wing facility via Proxy card. If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Individuals who need to work in the vivarium after-hours must also attend the After-Hours Access Orientation. The After-Hours Access Orientation can be completed at the time of the Facility Orientation.
T-wing Facility Orientation Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Wednesday May 30 9:00-10:30 Monday June 11 10:00-11:30 -
K-wing Facility Orientation
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
K-wing Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the SPF facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the K-wing Facility Orientation in order to gain access to the K-wing facility via Proxy card. If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Note: In order to work in the Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 or 3 (ABSL-2 or ABSL-3) rooms within the facility, personnel must attend the separate ABSL-2 or ABSL-3 Room Orientation. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the ABSL-2 or ABSL-3 Room Orientation.
Individuals who need to work in the vivarium after-hours must also attend the After-Hours Access Orientation. The After-Hours Access Orientation can be completed at the time of the Facility Orientation.
K-wing Facility Orientation Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Thursday May 24 9:00-10:30 Friday June 8 11:30-1:00 -
Foege Facility Orientation
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
Foege Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the SPF facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the Foege Facility Orientation in order to gain access to the Foege facility via Proxy card. If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Note: In order to work in the Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 (ABSL-2) room within the facility, personnel must attend the separate ABSL-2 Room Orientation. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the ABSL-2 Room Orientation.
Individuals who need to work in the vivarium after-hours must also attend the After-Hours Access Orientation. The After-Hours Access Orientation can be completed at the time of the Facility Orientation.
Foege Facility Orientation Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Tuesday May 29 9:00-10:30 Thursday June 7 11:00-12:30 Thursday June 14 11:30-1:00 -
Harborview (HR&T) Facility Orientation
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
Harborview (HR&T) Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the SPF facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the HR&T orientation in order to gain access to the HR&T facility via access card. If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Note: In order to work in the Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 (ABSL-2) room within the facility, personnel must attend the separate ABSL-2 Room Orientation. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the ABSL-2 Room Orientation.
Individuals who need to work in the vivarium after-hours must also attend the After-Hours Access Orientation. The After-Hours Access Orientation can be completed at the time of the Facility Orientation.
Harborview (HR&T) Facility Orientation Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Thursday May 31 2:00-3:30 Tuesday June 12 10:00-11:30 -
Brotman Facility Orientation
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
Brotman Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the SPF facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the Brotman orientation in order to gain access to the Brotman facility via access card. Note: This facility is also known as 815 Mercer and South Lake Union (SLU). If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Note: In order to work in the Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 (ABSL-2) room within the facility, personnel must attend the separate ABSL-2 Room Orientation. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the ABSL-2 Room Orientation.
Individuals who need to work in the vivarium after-hours must also attend the After-Hours Access Orientation. The After-Hours Access Orientation can be completed at the time of the Facility Orientation.
Brotman Facility Orientation Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Thursday May 24 11:30-1:00 Thursday June 7 3:30-5:00 -
Roosevelt Facility Orientation: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
Roosevelt Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the animal facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the Roosevelt Facility Orientation in order to gain access to the Roosevelt facility.
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
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CHDD Facility Orientation: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisites: Must be approved on protocol. Rodent users must complete the SPF training.
CHDD Facility Orientation
Facility Orientation Sessions are held inside the animal facilities and provide personnel with the training necessary for entering and working in the facility. Instruction is provided on the proper facility and animal room entry procedures, as well as the location of important resources.
Personnel must complete the CHDD Facility Orientation in order to gain access to the CHDD facility.
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
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Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 Room Orientation:
- Prerequisite: Completion of the facility orientation.
Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 Room Orientation
Individuals who need to work in an Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 (ABSL-2) room within a centralized vivarium must complete the Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 Room Orientation for that vivarium. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the ABSL-2 Room Orientation.
If you are unable to attend the pre-scheduled orientation times, please contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Please also visit the Environmental Health and Safety Department's website for information on their required biosafety and bloodborne pathogen training classes: http://www.ehs.washington.edu/psotrain/index.shtm.
Animal Bio-Safety Level 2 Room Orientation Facility Day Date Day Time Noted if Full Brotman Thursday May 24 1:00-2:30 Harborview Thursday May 31 3:30-5:00 K-wing Friday June 8 1:00-2:30 Foege Thursday June 14 1:00-2:30 -
Animal Bio-Safety Level 3 Room Orientation: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisite: Completion of the facility orientation.
Animal Bio-Safety Level 3 Room Orientation
Individuals who need to work in an Animal Bio-Safety Level 3 (ABSL-3) room within a centralized vivarium must complete the Animal Bio-Safety Level 3 Room Orientation. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the ABSL-3 Room Orientation.
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
Please also visit the Environmental Health and Safety Department's website for information on their required biosafety and bloodborne pathogen training classes: http://www.ehs.washington.edu/psotrain/index.shtm.
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After-Hours Access Orientation: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisite: Registration for the facility orientation.
After-Hours Access Orientation
Individuals who need to work in a centralized rodent vivarium after-hours must complete the After-Hours Access Orientation. The After-Hours Access Orientation can be completed at the time of the Facility Orientation.
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.
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Helicobacter Free Room Training: Scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Prerequisite: Completion of the facility orientation.
Helicobacter Free Room Training
Individuals who need to work in a Helicobacter free animal room within a centralized vivarium must complete the Helicobacter Free Room Training. Attendance of the Facility Orientation is required prior to registering for the Helicobacter Free Room Training.
Scheduled on an as-needed basis. Contact the Training Coordinator at auts@u.washington.edu to arrange a training session.