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.
In preparation for the workshop, read your Animal Use Protocol and be familiar with the procedures listed in it. Read the workshop handout and complete the quiz. Please bring a clean lab coat.
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 quiz. If you score less than 80% but the instructor determines that you are able to perform the technique, a second quiz must be scheduled.
If you have any questions, cndm-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (contact us).
The practical training has been subdivided into modules.
- Module 1 – Introduction
- Module 2 – Substance Administration and blood collection
- Module 3 – Analgesia and Anesthesia
- Module 4 – Surgery and Aseptic Technique
- Module 6 – Intravenous Injection
- Course Handouts
- Theory Training
- Specialized Training
Module 1 – Introduction
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: isoflurane anesthesia followed by CO2, CO2 euthanasia.
NOTE: During this workshop you may be exposed to waste anesthetic gases (isoflurane). If you are currently pregnant, please consult your physician or McGill University Environmental Health and Safety Department before enrolling.
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Module 2 – Substance Administration and blood collection.
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 McGill University 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 McGill University 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, cndm-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (contact us)
Course Handouts
Module 1 Handouts
Module 2 Handouts
Module 3 Handouts
Module 6 Handouts
Theory Training
The McGill University 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 - General Information
Please direct any inquiries on the Theory Course to the animalcare [at] mcgill.ca (Animal Compliance Office Training Advisor. )
Specialized Training
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).
