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Training Workshops

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/³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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

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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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. )

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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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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)Ìýis a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are aÌý³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Health Centre.ÌýWe areÌýproud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.

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