Training and Continuing Education
Mandatory online training is required for all faculty, staff, and student personnel
listed on animal research and teaching protocols. The IACUC requires verification
of completed training for all listed personnel.
Training will consist of at least two courses including "Working with the IACUC" (Basic training module) and a species-specific module.
These requirements apply to all faculty researchers, research staff, student researchers, faculty advisors, visitors or any other individuals who conduct research activities with animals.
Animal Subjects Research Training
Protection of animal subjects training is required every three (3) years and must be completed through The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program.
All faculty, staff, and student personnel listed on animal research and teaching protocols should complete the CITI course for "Working with the IACUC" and a Species Specific Module.
In order to maintain CITI certification, a refresher course must be completed every three years. Training certificates must be current, within the last 3 years, to be accepted.
- Choose California Lutheran University as your institution.
- On the Main Page, select "Learner Tools" and then “Add a Course”.
- Under "Select Curriculum" respond only to "Question 5" . All other questions will be "Not at this time" or not checked.
- Complete the required modules ("Working with the IACUC" and the appropriate species-specific modules) and the associated quizzes. You may re-review the modules and repeat and quizzes to attain the overall passing score of 80%.
- Upon successful completion of the modules and quizzes, print a copy of your completion report/certificate for your records.