The CITI Lab Animal Welfare Course is available for all participating institutions.  The course is fully customizable and meets the federal (USDA, OLAW) requirements for basic training in the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching.

The CITI Lab Animal Welfare Course provides:

     * Basic Courses
          o "Working with the IACUC" for Investigator, Students and staff.
          o "Essentials for IACUC Members"
    * Specialized Species or Model Specific Courses
          o Post-Procedure Care of Mice and Rats in Research: Reducing Pain and Distress
          o Working with Amphibians in a Research Setting
          o Working with Mice in Research Settings
          o Working with Rats in Research Settings
          o Working with Hamsters in Research Settings
          o Working with Gerbils in Research Settings
          o Working with Guinea Pigs in Research Settings
          o Working with Rabbits in Research Settings
          o Working with Cats in Research Settings
          o Working with Dogs in Research Settings
          o Working with the Laboratory Dog CD-ROM: Basic and Advanced Lessons
            Streaming Videotape (Video CD)- Working With the Laboratory Dog
          o Working With Swine in Research Settings
          o Working With Nonhuman Primates in Research Settings
            Streaming Videotape- Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates


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