The Neuro's CNDM offers biomethodology workshops designed to comply with all current recommendations of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) regarding practical training of biomedical research personnel on proper animal care and use.
Please note that all individuals who work with animals must be appropriately trained prior to being granted access to the CNDM.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the workshop, otherwise the fee will still be charged. Late arrivals will not be admitted.ÌýA workshop may be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment.
In preparation for the workshop, read your Animal Use Protocol and be familiar with the procedures listed in it. Read the workshop handout and answer the quiz prior to the course. Bring a clean lab coat and a picture identification card.Ìý
General Information: MNI/Â鶹AV members will be given priority. If the instructor determines that you are not able to perform a technique by the end of the workshop, you must retake the workshop at a later date. You will be required to pass a short test. If you score less than 80% on the test but the instructor determines that you are able to perform the technique, a second test must be scheduled within 2 weeks.Ìý
If you have any questions, cndm-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (contact us).
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The practical training has been subdivided into modules.
- Module 1 – IntroductionÌý
- Module 2 – Substance Administration
- Module 3 – Analgesia and AnesthesiaÌý
- Module 4 – Surgery and Aseptic TechniqueÌý
- Module 6 – Intravenous Injection
- Theory Training
- Specialized Training
Module 1 – IntroductionÌý
Introduction to the Laboratory Mouse/Rat:
All individuals working with laboratory rodents must complete this module.
Content:
- Species overview
- Handling and Restraint
- Identification
- Sexing
- Tissue sampling for genotyping
- Euthanasia
NOTE: During this workshop you may be exposed to waste anesthetic gases (isoflurane). If you are currently pregnant, please consult your physician or Â鶹AV Environmental Health and Safety Department before enrolling.Ìý
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Module 2 – Substance Administration
Substance administration (Mouse/Rat)
Module 1 is a prerequisite
Content:
- Subcutaneous injection
- Intraperitoneal injection
- Intramuscular injection (rat only)
NOTE: training for blood collection methods available as specialized workshops
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Module 3 – Analgesia and Anesthesia
Anesthesia and Analgesia (Mouse/Rat)
Modules 1 and 2 are prerequisites
Content:
- Pain recognition and assessment
- Analgesia
- Injectable anesthesia
- Gas anesthesia
- Monitoring during anesthesia
- Recovery
NOTE: During this workshop you may be exposed to waste anesthetic gases (isoflurane). If you are currently pregnant, please consult your physician or Â鶹AV Environmental Health and Safety Department before enrolling.
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Module 4 – Surgery and Aseptic Technique
Rodent Surgery and Aseptic Technique (Mouse/Rat)
Modules 1, 2 and 3 are prerequisites
This module is exclusively for participants who will be performing recovery surgeries on rodents; it is composed of 3-4 training sessions.
Content:
- Basic principles of rodent surgery
- Aseptic technique
- Wound closure
- Pre-operative considerations
- Intra-operative considerations
- Post-operative care
NOTE: During this workshop you may be exposed to waste anesthetic gases (isoflurane). If you are currently pregnant, please consult your physician or Â鶹AV Environmental Health and Safety Department before enrolling
To register for this workshop cndm-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (contact us)
Module 6 – Intravenous Injection
Intravenous Injection Mouse/Rat
Module 1 is a prerequisite
This module is targeted to participants who will be performing intravenous injection in mice/rats as part of their research project
For intravenous injection training,Ìýcndm-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (contact us)
Theory Training
The Â鶹AV Animal Care Committee (UACC), in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Principal (Research and International Relations), offers training in animal use for research and teaching as part of our institution's commitment to animal welfare when there are no alternatives but to include them in projects having scientific merit.
UACC Theory Course -
Please direct any inquiries on the Theory Course to the animalcare [at] mcgill.ca (Animal Compliance Office Training Advisor. )
Specialized TrainingÌý
Other species or advanced techniques
To register for specialized workshop, including training for other species or advanced techniques please cndm-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (contact us).
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