Mandatory Training Requirements
Mandatory Training
IACUC Training
All individuals involved in research or teaching activities that use animals must complete the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) online training module Basic Training Program for Animal Users.
Basic Training Program for Animal Users
OHS Training
The Animal Care and Use Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program is also mandatory, and all participants must complete the Animal Care and Use Risk Assessment form on this site, which is used to evaluate the possible health risks due to animal exposures and occupational hazards. Depending on the project, participants may be required to follow the Division of Research Safety (DRS) Biological Safety Training.
Occupational Health and Safety Program
Animal Care and Use Risk Assessment
Access to Training
The portal to access the mandatory programs and forms requires ID authentication. Access is restricted to University of Illinois faculty, students, staff, and authorized guest users. Contact the IACUC or OHS staff to set up a guest account.
The training must be renewed every three years. Risk Assessment Forms must be updated if exposures have changed due to change in research and/or employment.
OHS participants with frequent or substantial contact with animals or work in animal facilities are required to complete the confidential Health Screening Questionnaire, which will be used to identify potential additional risks. The Animal Care and Use Program medical reviewer will review the form and communicate information directly to the participant.
- Contact the IACUC or OHS staff to set up a guest account.
- For assistance or additional training, contact the IACUC Office at 333-7789 or iacuc@illinois.edu.