OLAC provides University personnel working with animals the following information and resources relating to their duties of animal care and use.
Veterinary and technical consultation and assistance, on an individual or group basis, can be arranged by calling OLAC at 865-974-5634.
OLAC offers training on a wide variety of topics and this training can be specifically tailored to meet the needs of your lab. If you have a training request please fill out the
Training Request form.
In addition, OLAC offers an open invitation to our animal handling and experimental techniques lab. Times and availability are included below. If you have completed IACUC training, OHP enrollment and have been added to the appropriate protocol, please sign-up by completing the
Animal User Orientation form.
OLAC also provides
Online Training Modules to supplement hands-on training. These modules can be accessed by signing in using your
UTK neti
d and password.
The University has subscribed to the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Learning Library. The
AALAS Learning Library provides training appropriate for all individuals working with research animals. Emphasizing appropriate handling, care, and use of animals, the courses are designed to help you prepare for AALAS certification, meet training mandates of regulatory agencies, and improve your technical knowledge in technical areas. Please see the
IACUC Web site for login instructions.
August 10 - Animal User Orientation
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location TBD
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Discussion: Working with Research Animals
Techniques: Handling and Restraint
Intraperitoneal Injection
Subcutaneous Injection
Euthanasia
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2:00 - 4:00 pm Location TBD
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Discussion: Working with Research Animals
Techniques: Handling and Restraint
Intraperitoneal Injection
Subcutaneous Injection
Euthanasia |
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2:00 - 4:00 pm Location TBD
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Discussion: Working with Research Animals
Techniques: Handling and Restraint
Intraperitoneal Injection
Subcutaneous Injection
Euthanasia
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