{"id":2298,"date":"2016-07-25T09:15:35","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T13:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/?page_id=2298"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:47:10","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/ethics-compliance\/animal-subjects\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Use Training & Facility Access"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston University has a mandatory training program, based on federal regulations and in accordance with the University\u2019s Personnel Training and Qualifications Policy<\/a>, which requires 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.<\/p>\n

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Research Occupational Health Program<\/h2>\n

Learn more about ROHP and medical clearance for researchers.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n

Mandatory Training for Access to BU ASC Facilities on Either Campus<\/h2>\n

1. Complete and Submit ROHP Health Questionnaire<\/h3>
The purpose of the health questionnaire is to establish a baseline medical history and perform a health risk assessment. The questionnaire should be completed before work begins by new hires, including contractors, students, and volunteers, who will perform research or provide support to or have access to areas where research is performed with animals, agents, and hazardous materials. Review and approval to enter the animal facility can take time to process and varies by individual. ROHP will send individuals an email directly let you know that you have been cleared to enter the animal facility. There is then an annual update required beginning one year after initial clearance.<\/p>\n

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