Event Title | Rat Handling and Techniques |
Location | Glaxo 148 |
Sponsor | Office of Animal Care and Use |
Date/Time | 09/18/2024 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Cutoff Date | 09/16/2024 Must register before this date |
The DCM Rat Handling and Techniques class is a hands-on wet lab designed to teach students basic techniques in rat handling. Techniques taught include restraint, simple injections, bleeding techniques, anesthesia, and euthanasia. All UNC rat handlers are welcome to attend. Alternatively, training and certification may be provided through a certified proficient Laboratory Animal Coordinator.
Prerequisites: Research Profile, Lab Worker Form, Animal Handler Form, and IACUC/DCM on-line orientation (https://acap.research.unc.edu/iacuc_reg/).
The course material is available for downloading and referencing under the URL: (Please ensure that you review this information prior to class)