Step by Step

INTRODUCTION

Nonhuman Primate Training: Module Introduction

Section 1: Ordering, Sourcing, and Quarantine (WITH QUIZ)

Section 2: Transfer & Transport (WITH QUIZ)

Section 3: Occupational Health & Safety (WITH QUIZ)

Section 4: Care, Husbandry, and Management (WITH QUIZ)

Section 5: Behavior (WITH QUIZ)

Section 6: Veterinary Care and Health Monitoring (WITH QUIZ)

Section 7: Surgery, manipulations, and Euthanasia (WITH QUIZ)

Section 8: Policies (WITH QUIZ)

Section 9: Handling Guidelines (WITH QUIZ)

EVALUATION

CERTIFICATE

INTRODUCTION
Educational Objectives:

  • Understand the steps required to begin nonhuman primate research.
  • Select vendors and place orders for nonhuman primates.
  • Understand the requirements for housing and managing nonhuman primates.
  • Be familiar with procedures and requirements for obtaining Veterinary and Surgical Research Services.
  • Identify hazards and health risks associated with nonhuman primate research.

Authors:
Anita Trichel — Anita Trichel, DVM, Clinical Veterinarian, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Edwin Klein — Edwin Klein, V.M.D., Associate Director, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Jennifer Woodward — Jennifer Woodward, PhD, Research Associate professor of Surgery, Administrative Director for Research and Academic Affairs, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Joseph Newsome — Joseph Newsome, DVM, MS, ACLAM, Clinical Director of Veterinary Services, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Russell Yothers — Russell Yothers, RLATG, Enrichment Specialist, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Susan Meyers — Susan Meyers, MS, Education and Compliance Coordinator for the Animal Care and Use program, Research Conduct and Compliance Office, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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