Laboratory Animal Care and Use Training Program

Faculty, staff, and students who will be involved in the use of laboratory animals are expected to complete the web-based Laboratory Animal Care and Use Training Program (VSC-0001-WEB), which provides an introduction to the topic. Specialized training required for research with specific animals is also available through the Veterinary Service Center.

Important notes on completing the web-based training program

• If you leave the course before completing it, your progress will be saved.
• You can re-launch the course by going to your STARS My Learning page. 
  • Once you re-launch the course, you will return to the course table of contents. 
  • You will see a green checkbox next to sections you have already completed.
• You should allow yourself at least an hour to complete this course.
• To exit the course, close your browser window. Do not log out.
• To receive credit for this course, you will need to complete the quiz with a passing score of at least 80%.

Quiz

• If you leave the quiz without finishing, your progress will be lost and you will not receive credit.
• You should allow yourself at least 20 minutes to complete the quiz.
• There are 25 multiple choice questions, and all questions must be answered.
  • If you miss a question, you may re-try the answer up to 3 times.
  • Answers are shuffled each time the quiz is launched.
  • You may take the quiz as many times as you like – whether you passed or not. 
• You must click on the “Finish” button at the end of the quiz to get credit for completing it!