Office of Research and Sponsored Projects

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Trainings

Online CITI IACUC training will be provided to all scientists, research technicians, animal technicians, and other personnel involved in live vertebrate animal care, treatment, and use. The committee and each investigator will ensure that personnel are qualified to perform their specific duties. The training and instruction will be made available, and the qualifications of personnel reviewed, with sufficient frequency to fulfill TAMIU’s responsibility as specified in the TAMIU IACUC Policy and Procedures manual.

Where do I take the IACUC Training?

• IACUC Training is managed through the CITI Program.
• To log in, go to: https://www.citiprogram.org.
• If new to CITI, click Register to create an account.

How do I register for the CITI Program?

• Download a step-by-step guide for CITI Program registration
• Instructions for CITI Program Registration

How long does it take to complete the training?

• The initial IACUC training in CITI takes about 3 hours, and a refresher course is required every 3 years.
• CITI Trainings can be completed in multiple sessions.