Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) sites throughout USA Program /Who Offers Type of Program Aim Logistics Minimum Costs Contact Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA): Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) Certification Expertise in IACUC administration; Must pass exam administered via computer Examination through Professional Testing Corporation, Examinations throughout the year, scheduled individually at testing centers. degree plus 2 years of relevant IACUC experience within the past seven years or 4 years of relevant IACUC experience within the past ten years US$435 English www.ptcny.com AALAS Learning Library (ALL): American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) On-line (internet) courses. Courses can be customized for an institution’s needs Education in laboratory animal science, certification preparation, biosafety training Subscription required to access most courses. Some courses at no charge. Some courses with examinations. Subscription to ALL Individual US$100, (US$170 for non AALAS members) Group account fees vary with number of members English
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) On-line (internet) courses. Courses can be customized for an institution’s needs. Researcher and IACUC member training (USA species specific research considerations Subscription required to access most courses. Some courses at no charge. Courses have examinations. Membership with CITI Individuals US$75 per course. Institutions US$2500 and up. English www.citiprogram.org Webinars and seminars: Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) On-line (internet) seminars Information on US regulations on laboratory animal care and use May require registration for current seminars; archived seminars at no charge None No fee English www. Program /Who Offers Type of Program Aim Logistics Minimum Costs Contact Certificate in Laboratory Animal Medicine: University of Guelph Certificate Applied training for veterinarians in laboratory animal medicine 4 courses (160 hours), (1 online course plus 3 placements at training centers. US veterinary license US$1248 (Financial assistance may be available) English (See separate listings for program in Latin America and Canada)
Surgical Research Certification: Academy for Surgical Research (ASR) Certification for those conducting animal research surgery and anesthesia 3 specialites: Surgical Research Anesthetist, Surgical Research Tecnician, Surgical Research Specialist Documented experience, and must pass examination given once each year at ASR meeting in September or October Must submit a 12 month case log with a minumum number of surgical cases on multiple species, plus narrative descriptions of cases US$200 English Surgical Research Meeting: Academy for Surgical Research Annual meeting Education and hands-on training in surgical research 3 day meeting held in September or October Interest in field US$495 (US$650 English Program /Who Offers Type of Program Aim Logistics Minimum Costs Contact Webinars, on-line training, on-site training: Veterinary Bioscience Institute (VBI) Hand son or virtual (on-line courses and webinars) Experimental and veterinary surgical and training On-site courses by arrangement; (internet) webinars and courses Enrollment; some courses free Vary with services accessed. Start at $100 for webinar access English www.vetbiotech.com Training materials: Laboratory Animal Welfare Training Exchange (LAWTE) Sharing of training material in laboratory animal science Information exchange among trainers to promote high standards of Materials can be downloaded from website Membership in LAWTE US$20 English www.lawte.org
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Veterinary Board Certification: American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Board certification recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association Certify veterinary specialists in laboratory animal medicine Examination offered once each year (July) Veterinary degree; 6 years experience in laboratory animal medicine or completion of formal training program; and scientific publication US$200 application fee US$600 examination fee English www.aclam.org Veterinary Training in laboratory animal medicine: 48 separate programs Residency programs for veterinarians in laboratory animal medicine (academic, industry, military) Veterinary experience and training in laboratory animal science and medicine Programs lasting several years, including experience in training in laboratory animal medicine, research, and teaching. Veterinary degree; some programs require US citizenship Most are paid positions English Short Course; Charles Laboratories 5 day meeting, lectures, tours and workshops Laboratory animal medicine, science, management education In Boston area, every June Interest in laboratory animal science; special track for veterinarians preparing for ACLAM board exam US$1250 or $999 nonprofit. Some available for English www.criver.com
and veterinary students Seminars and skills workshops: Charles River Laboratories A variety of educational seminars and hands-on training Laboratory animal science, surgery, colony management Multiple locations, throughout the year; half day to multiple days Interest in the specific topic Fees may be charged depending on the seminar or workshop English www.criver.com Courses and workshops on mouse genetics, models, surgical techniques: The Jackson Laboratories Courses and workshops, from 1 to 10 days Understanding mouse genetics and use as a research tool, hands-on skills development Courses offered in multiple locations Pre-requisites depend on the topic or workshop Varies depending on length and location. and lodging extra. English www.jax.org Pre doctoral and masters degree: The Jackson Laboratories