All Workshops

Nonhuman Primate Zoonoses and First Aid Training - Bite/Scratch/Splash Kit First Aid Training (Lecture)
This is a course for all new personnel working with non-human primates, and as a refresher course for seasoned employees. The topics include zoonotic diseases and critical first-aid procedures to follow in the event of a monkey bite, scratch, or contact with bodily fluids. This course is generally offered four times a year, or as needed.
Introduction to Nonhuman Primates (Lecture)
This course is intended to provide general information on nonhuman primates. Topics covered include: basic behavior, common health concerns, animal enrichment methods, etc. Course is offered several times a year, or as needed.
Advanced Rodent Breeding Colony Management (Lecture)
General breeding topics are covered in the lecture Introduction to Rats and Mice; this course is designed to offer more thorough and detailed information about rodent breeding colony management. Topics discussed include: breeding schemes, rodent breeding timelines, animal care standards, etc. Those individuals that play an integral role in the maintenance of a breeding colony should take this class. This two-hour lecture is offered quarterly.
Introduction to Laboratory Rats and Mice (Lecture)
This introductory one-hour lecture covers the basics of laboratory rat and mouse behavior, health concerns, and methodology (handling, injection, blood collection, breeding, etc.). This lecture is offered several times each month.
Training in Rodent Survival Surgery (Lecture)
This course will teach students about the necessary preparations for rodent surgery. Students will learn how to aseptically prepare the animal and themselves for surgery. Techniques include gowning and gloving procedures, preparing the surgical field, sterilization methods, and basic anesthetic monitoring. The class is approximately one hour in length, and utilizes a training video provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This course is offered several times each month.
Laboratory Mouse Techniques 101 (Workshop)
This course (combining both lecture and hands-on format) is designed to teach a variety of basic rodent injection and blood collection techniques. All of these techniques will be demonstrated and you will have the opportunity to practice them under the supervision of an experienced trainer. In addition, this class also allows for students to return at a later date in order to practice a technique, receive a refresher, or learn new techniques. Registration is required, as class size is limited. Workshop is offered several times a month or upon request.
Laboratory Rat Techniques 101 (Workshop)
This course (combining both lecture and hands-on format) is designed to teach a variety of basic rodent injection and blood collection techniques. All of these techniques will be demonstrated and you will have the opportunity to practice them under the supervision of an experienced trainer. In addition, this class also allows for students to return at a later date in order to practice a technique, receive a refresher, or learn new techniques. Registration is required, as class size is limited. Workshop is offered several times a month or upon request.
Laboratory Guinea Pig Techniques 101 (Workshop)
A hands-on approach to learn the proper ways to handle and restrain guinea pigs. Learn how to perform the following injections: intraperitoneal (IP), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), intravenous (IV); and methods of blood collection: cardiac puncture, saphenous, jugular, etc. Other common techniques may include ear-tagging, gender determination, and oral gavage. All of these techniques will be demonstrated and you will have the opportunity to practice them under the supervision of an experienced trainer. Workshop is offered upon request.
Laboratory Rabbit Techniques 101 (Workshop)
A hands-on approach to learn the proper ways to handle, retrieve from cage and restrain rabbits. Learn how to perform the following injections: intraperitoneal (IP), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), intravenous (IV); and methods of blood collection: marginal ear vein or central artery, cardiac puncture for exsanguination, etc. Other common techniques may include identification methods, gender determination, and oral gavage. All of these techniques will be demonstrated and you will have the opportunity to practice them under the supervision of an experienced trainer. Workshop is offered upon request.
Introduction to Laboratory Cats
This introductory one-hour lecture covers the basics of laboratory cat methodology (normative biology, behavior, common diseases, experimental techniques, personnel safety, etc.) As well as basic information on handling and restraint techniques and description of the different status level of cats. Lecture and Workshop available upon request.
Introduction to Laboratory Sheep
This introductory one-hour lecture covers the basics of laboratory sheep methodology (normative biology, behavior, common diseases, experimental techniques, personnel safety, etc.) As well as basic information on handling and restraint techniques, housing and a description of the conditioning process for new arrivals. Lecture and Workshop available upon request.
Introduction to the Care of Laboratory Fish
This introductory one hour lecture covers basic tank care, common health concerns, facility design and maintenance of the laboratory fish. This lecture will be offered upon request.
Introduction to Laboratory Animal Husbandry
This course is mandatory for laboratory personnel who are responsible for providing care to laboratory animals. This course covers topics regarding animal care documentation, environmental monitoring, sanitization frequency, disaster plan development methods, and other important issues. This class can be scheduled by contacting the UCUCA training staff.
Introduction to the Laboratory Dog
This course will provide general information about the dog as a research model, including: behaviorial cues to aid in working with this species, common restraint/handling methods, injection/blood collection routes/methods, common health concerns, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies and procedures. This class can be scheduled by contacting the UCUCA training staff.
Introduction to the Laboratory Ferret
This course will provide general information about the ferret as a research model, including: behavioral cues to aid in working with this species, common restraint/handling methods, injection/blood collection routes/methods, common health concerns, and institutional policies and procedures. This class can be scheduled by contacting the UCUCA training staff.
Introduction to the Laboratory Rabbit
This course will provide general information about the rabbit as a research model, including: behavioral cues to aid in working with this species, common restraint/handling methods, injection/blood collection routes/methods, common health concerns, and institutional policies and procedures. This class can be scheduled by contacting the UCUCA training staff.
Introduction to Laboratory Amphibians and Turtles
This course will provide general information about amphibians and turtles as a research model, including: behavioral cues to aid in working with these species, common restraint/handling methods, injection/blood collection routes/methods, common health concerns, and institutional policies and procedures. This class can be scheduled by contacting the UCUCA training staff.
Introduction to Laboratory Swine
This course will provide general information about swine as a research model, including: behavioral cues to aid in working with this species, common restraint/handling methods, injection/blood collection routes/methods, common health concerns, institutional policies and procedures. This class can be scheduled by contacting the UCUCA training staff.
eSirius Training
An introduction to eSirius, the online animal use application system. This course is suggested for PIs, and members of their lab responsible for submitting protocols. Topics covered include: process flow, access to the system, program layout, starting a new protocol, responding to questions, and changes to current protocols and amendments. This course is offered once a month.
Introduction to Basic Suturing Techniques
A lecture and hands-on class designed to teach a variety of basic surgical techniques, including: donning/gloving, surgical instrument descriptions, using surgical instruments, suture material classification, and basic surgical knot tying. The class is open-ended so that staff can return to practice a technique or receive a refresher. Registration is required as class size is limited. Please arrive prior to the start time for class to allow the maximum amount of practice time. Offered upon request.
ULAM Hazard Containment (Lecture)
Lesley Colby
An overview of policies, guidelines, and procedures relevant to animal research involving hazardous substances including infectious agents, chemicals, toxins, and viral vectors. Topics: importance of containment, risk assessment, requesting containment housing, animal handling and transportation, Animal Biosafety Levels (ABSL), containment equipment, carcass and waste disposal, equipment disinfection, national guidelines and regulations, and relevant ULAM/UCUCA policies and standard operating procedures. Offered once a month or upon request.
Orientation for Animal Care and Use at the University of Michigan (Lecture)
An introduction to research animal use. This course is offered twice a month for new personnel; and it is also recommended as a refresher course for existing personnel, particularly laboratory/facility managers and supervisors. Topics covered include: historical perspectives on animal use and the current animal research climate, animal care and use regulations & policies, the animal care and use application, etc. It is required to bring a copy of your approved animal use protocol when you attend this lecture.