Recertification by Continuing Education PRIM&R Programs

Historical development of lab animal oversight


Federal agency requirements

• USDA,
• HHS (OLAW/PHS Policy)
• DOD
• VA

State and local requirements

Species-specific research

AAALAC

• Accreditation standards
• Program description
• Position statements

Program management, requirements and administration:

• Research security
• CUSP
• Communication among stakeholders
• Administrative burden

Roles and responsibilities for IACUCs:

• IO/CEO
• IACUC
• IACUC administrator and staff
• Attending Veterinarian
• Principal Investigator
• Institution

Program review and facility inspections 


Reports and recommendations to the IO


Review of concerns involving the care and use of animals 


Adverse events


Suspension of activities 


Protocol review:

• New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
• 3Rs
• Harm-benefit analysis
• Pain and distress
• Research activities involving zoo and aquarium animals

Training and education:

• Recruiting and training IACUC members
• Evaluating effectiveness of IACUC training programs
• Compassion fatigue 
  

Postapproval Monitoring 


Internal audits and self-assessments

Occupational Health and Safety Programs

Disaster planning and Emergency preparedness 


Collaborations

Understanding USDA Inspections and Regulatory Oversight

1 CPIA CE Credit | Available

Understanding Agreement Types That Impact Your Committee, A PRIM&R Webinar with OLAW

1 CPIA CE Credit | Available

Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance with the CUSP Sharing Site

1 CPIA CE Credit | Available

The Documents Side of an Animal Care and Use Program

1.25 CPIA Credits | Available

Meeting the Challenges of IACUC Administration: Case Studies in Handling Complex IACUC Protocols

1.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

Leveraging Metrics for Program Improvement

1.0 CPIA Credit | Available

Small, Medium or Large? Customizing and Emphasizing the Need for Engaging IRB and IACUC Member Training to Build and Maintain Stability

1.0 CPIA Credit | Available

Oversight and Compliance for Non-Typical Animals and Situations in Research

1.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

Exploring IACUC Advanced Topics

6 CPIA CE Credits | Available



Research Security in Protocol Review: What IRB and IACUC Professionals Need to Know

.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

Advances in Non-Animal Testing Methods: The 3Rs and InVitro Innovations

1.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

Not Everything is Reportable in Animal Care and Use--But How Do You Know?

1.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

IBCs and IRBs: Regulatory Contexts in Research

.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

When PAM Findings Trigger Action (and When They Shouldn't)

1.5 CPIA CE Credits | Available

From Requirements to Best Practices: Animal Research Recordkeeping for Today's IACUCs

1 CPIA CE Credit | August 19

Comparative Approaches to Postapproval Monitoring and Animal Care Compliance Across Biotech, Pharma, and Academia

1.5 CPIA CE Credits | August 13