Getting Started with Animals on the BUMC

Boston University has a mandatory training program, based on federal regulations, that require training for all animal users to ensure that they are qualified to work with and handle animals. All animal users are required to complete this training prior to working with animals, and the IACUC will not approve animal use applications until the training has been completed. Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) and the Charles River Campus (CRC) have slightly different training programs, so please complete the requirements for the campus on which you will be conducting animal research.  View all available LASC Trainings by clicking here or scrolling down.

Administrative Requirements

For access to the LASC animal facilities:

• Complete Research Occupational Health Programs (ROHP) Initial Health Assessment forms
• Attend IACUC Orientation for BUMC and annual refresher
• Attend LASC New Researcher Orientation with Facility Tours of 700 Albany, floors W8 and W9.
• Attend EHS Lab Safety Training
• Attend 670 Barrier Orientation Training with tour ONLY for those housing animals in 670 Albany.

 

• For Non Human Primates and  NHP tissue work (in addition to the above required trainings):
• Attend Herpes B Virus/ Working Safely with NHPs training, with tours ONLY for those working directly with Non-Human Primates or Non-Human Primate tissues.
• Complete a Security Access Application after all ABOVE trainings are completed and hand it in to W707 office.

For ABSL-2 (in addition to the above required trainings):

• Complete the OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire*
• ABSL-2 Orientation with tours ONLY for those housing animals in ABSL-2 rooms.

*The purpose of the OSHA Respiratory Questionnaire is to determine medical fitness to use respiratory protection. A surgical mask is not considered respiratory protection. If informed that your job requires respiratory protection, please complete the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire.

To conduct animal surgery (in addition to the above required trainings):

• Attend Aseptic Surgery Lecture and Training

Available LASC Trainings

• New Researcher Orientation
• 670 Barrier Orientation
• Herpes B Virus – Working Safely with Non-Human Primates
• ABSL-2 Orientation
• Aseptic Surgery
• Rodent Estrus Detection and Weaning
• Animal Health Monitoring
• Genotyping and Rodent Identification Techniques
• Rodent Anesthesia and Equipment Operation

New Researcher Orientation (NRO)

LASC facility Orientation is one of our Mandatory training requirements for those working with animals. The training covers all aspect of the LASC animal facility including, background history, policies and guidelines, restricted activities, PPE requirements, traffic flow information, disease transmission, training classes and services available. This orientation is followed by tours of the facility by our supervisors in which they will demonstrate correct PPE requirements, entry /exit procedure and decontamination procedures.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC (BUMC) only
Course Title	New Researcher Orientation (NRO) and  Tours
Campus in which training applies	BUMC Campus Only
Location	See training Schecdule
Audience	All Research and LASC animal care personnel working  with animals and needing access to LASC animal facility
Duration	1.5 hrs includes both Training Presentation and followed by facility tours of  W7, W8, W9, M9 or R8  building, depending on where your animals will be housed.
When Offered (days/times)	Monday 01:00PM to 2:30 PM or Wednesday 10:00  AM to 11:30AM.  See training schedule
Teaching Medium	Lecture PPT + Tour of building/floors
Pre-requisite	None
Registration	Pre-registration is required.  Please fill out this form to register.
How Often	Twice monthly

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670 Barrier Facility Orientation

This class and tour are ONLY for Research and Animal Care personnel housing rodents in 670- barrier facility and requiring access. Training includes barrier orientation, PPE requirements, entry/exit procedures and decontamination procedures.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC (BUMC) only
Course Title	670 Barrier Tours
Campus in which training applies	BUMC Medical Campus Only
Location	670 Albany st, 8th floor
Audience	Only for research personnel and LASC staff working and housing animals in 670 Barrier facility
Duration	2hrs
When Offered (days/times)	Schedule as Needed
Teaching Medium	Individual interaction + Tour
Pre-requisite	Research Occupational health Program (ROHP) clearance, IACUC Orientation training, New Researcher Orientation(NRO), EHS Lab safety training
Registration	Contact: 670 Operational Manager to sign up, Patrick Gagnon: pggagnon@bu.edu
How often	As needed

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Herpes B Virus / Working Safely with Non- Human Primates and Zoonoses

This training is a mandatory requirement by LASC and IBC.  This class is required for all Animal Care and Research personnel working directly with Non-Human Primates or Non-Human Primate tissues. Lecture covers what is Herpes B virus, background history , PPE requirement, Safe work practices, zoonoses of the virus, transmission, plan of action in case of a exposure and safety considerations.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC/LACF
Course Title	Herpes B Virus / Working Safely with Non Human Primates and other Zoonoses
Campus in which training applies	BUMC and CRC campuses.  For all research staff and LASC staff working directly with Non-Human Primates or Non-Human Primate tissues.
Location	CABR Building 700 Albany, W-713 conference room
Audience	Research staff and Animal care personnel working directly with Non-Human Primates or Non-Human Primate Tissues.
Duration	1hr
When Offered (days/times)	Check Animal care web site Calendar http://www.bu.edu/animalcare/
Teaching Medium	Lecture + Tour of Bite/Exposure kits
Pre-requisite	Research Occupational health Program (ROHP) clearance, EHS Lab safety training
Registration	Pre-registration is required.  Please fill out this form to register.
How often	Once a month

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LASC ABSL-2 Orientation Tour

This orientation and tour are ONLY for those needing access to ABSL-2 rodent rooms and housing rodents in ABSL-2 rooms.  The orientation will cover PPE requirements, entry/exit procedure, decontamination, and ABSL-2 procedures.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC (BUMC) only
Course Title	ABSL-2 Orientation + Tour
Campus in which training applies	BUMC Only
Location	W707
Audience	Research and LASC animal care staff needing access to BL-2 rooms.
Duration	1hr
When Offered (days/times)	Schedule as Needed
Teaching Medium	Individual demonstration + Tour
Pre-requisite	Research Occupational health Program (ROHP) clearance, IACUC Orientation training, New Researcher Orientation(NRO), EHS Lab safety training, OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire for N-95 respirator, N-95 respirator fitting
Registration	Please fill out this form to register.
How often	Schedule as Needed

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Aseptic Surgery Training

This training is a mandatory LASC and IACUC requirement for all those listed on Survival Surgery Protocols.  The trainee will learn basic animal pre op and post op animal monitoring skills, how to prepare animals for anesthesia, how to perform an aseptic surgical scrub of  animal and learn basic supportive care of recovering surgery animals, proper utilization of  Observation cage card identification system and surgery monitoring forms.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC /LACF
Course Title	Aseptic Surgery Training
Campus in which training applies	BUMC and CRC Campus research animal personnel are welcome to attend.
Location	CABR Building, 700 Albany St, W-713
Audience	PIs, Research staff, Post doc, Med students, dental students, Grad students and undergrads listed on Survival Surgery protocols.
Duration	2.0 hr
When Offered (days/times)	Check Animal care web site Calendar for offerings http://www.bu.edu/animalcare/
Teaching Medium	BU surgery presentation 2012 rev1, Additional references:Aseptic Technique for Rodent Survival Surgery AALAS login required
Pre-requisite	IACUC Orientation training, New Researcher Orientation(NRO) if wishing to be added to surgery protocol
Registration	Pre-registration is required.  Please fill out this form to register.
How often	once a month

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Rodent Estrus Detection and Weaning

Information on Rodent estrus cycle, plug detection, sexing and weaning of pups.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC/LACF
Course Title	Rodent Estrus Detection and Weaning
Campus in which training applies	BUMC AND CRC campus
Location	Building 670 Albany st, 8th floor
Audience	PIs, research staff, animal care Staff and vet techs.
Duration	1hr
When Offered (days/times)	as needed
Teaching Medium	Lecture PPT ( Login to Review)
Pre-requisite	None
Registration	EmaiI: lasc@bu.edu
How often	as needed

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Animal Health Monitoring

Pictoral Information on recognizing normal animal to  recognizing pain and distress and common health issues/signs in rodents and LASC health reporting system.  Power Point  below for your review.

Office	Labortory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC/LACF
Course Title	Health Monitoring in Rodents
Campus in which training applies	BUMC and CRC
Location	Building 670 Albany st
Audience	PIs, Research staff, Animal care technicians and Vet techs
Duration	30 min
When Offered (days/times)	As needed
Teaching Medium	Lecture Power Point ( Login to Review)
Pre-requisite	None
Registration	None
How often	As needed

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Genotyping and Rodent Identification Techniques

This class teaches techniques to perform safe, sterile, and humane ear punch and tail snip procedures for genotyping purposes.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC/ LACF
Course Title	Genotyping and Rodent Identification
Campus in which training applies	BUMC and CRC
Location	Building 670 Albany
Audience	PIs, Research staff, Animal Care Technicians and Vet Techs
Duration	30 min
When Offered (days/times)	As needed
Teaching Medium	PPT (Login to Review)
Pre-requisite	None
Registration	Email: lasc@bu.edu
How often	As needed

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Rodent Anesthesia and Equipment Operation

This class provides guidance to set up and safely use Rodent Inhalant Anesthesia Machine, along with determining the correct vaporizer setting for induction and maintenance.

Office	Laboratory Animal Science Center
Division	LASC/LACF
Course Title	Rodent Anesthesia and Equipment Operation
Campus in which training applies	BUMC and CRC
Location	Building 700 Albany
Audience	PIs, Research staff, LASC Animal Care staff and Vet Techs utilizing rodent anesthesia machines.
Duration	30 min
When Offered (days/times)	As needed
Teaching Medium	Power Point ( Login to Review) and hands on demonstration
Pre-requisite	None
Registration	Contact Email: lasc@bu.edu
How often	As needed

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