Modules
Please go to Animal Ethics and Compliance for details on the animal user training program.
Advanced Training Modules
Completion of the Ethics and Regulations Module and a species-specific module is a pre-requisite for all advanced training modules. Other pre-requisites are specific to the module.
Containment Level 2 Biosafety Module
This module is required for anyone working with Risk Group 2 pathogens or other products requiring Level 2 Containment in animal models. It covers safe work practices, PPE, disposal, disinfection, equipment. A competency assessment is included.
Prerequisite – the Ethics and Regulations Module, one species-specific biomethodology module, see module for more details
Scheduled – as needed
Course length – 2 hours
Obtain form for registration.
This module provides a comprehensive practical review of precautionary measures and safe work practices required for projects which include use of risk group 2 hazards in animal models. Species-specific training is a prerequisite as is the theory-based course(s) on working with biological hazards provided by Environmental Health and Safety.
Prerequisites to work with risk group 2 biological hazards
- Animal use protocol
- N95 respiratory fit test
- EHS training
- Valid biosafety permit
- Species-specific biomethodology
Working with biological hazards
- Signage
- Personal protective equipment
- Biological safety cabinet preparation
- Necessary supplies
- Booking
- Waste disposal
- Clean-up agents
- Spills
- Moving cages between rooms
Containment Level 3 Biosafety Module
Advanced, specific training is required for anyone working with Risk Group 3 pathogens in a Level 3 Containment zone. Contact dcmtraining@utoronto.ca for additional information.
This module provides an advanced, comprehensive practical review of precautionary measures and safe work practices required for programs which include use of risk group 3 hazards in animal models. Species-specific biomethodology is a prerequisite as is the theory-based course(s) on working with biological hazards provided by Environmental Health and Safety. The DCM containment level 3 hazard training module is offered on an as needed basis throughout the year. Contact dcmtraining@utoronto.ca for more information.
Prerequisites to work with biological hazards
- Animal use protocol
- N95 respiratory fit test
- EHS training
- Valid biosafety permit
- Species-specific biomethodology
- CL2 training
- SOP review
- DCM notification
- Medical Surveillance
Working with biological hazards
- Signage
- Entry/Exit requirements
- Personal protective equipment
- Personal safety
- A2/B2 Biological Safety Cabinet use
- Necessary supplies
- Booking procedure
- Movement of cages
- Decontamination/Waste disposal
- Equipment
- Transfer of biological agents
- Spills
- Emergency procedures