Training and Enrollment | Research Integrity and Assurance

Training and Enrollment

Animal Worker Web-Based Training

Initial training and occupational health review required for eligibility to participate in Princeton University’s animal research protections program.

Web-Based Animal Worker Training

AALAS Learning Library (ALL) and CITI Training

Single Sign On (SSO) has been set up at AALAS. Click HERE to access the link.

You might need to select "Princeton University" from the dropdown.

AALAS LL Dropdown

(See Links CITI Enrollment Below)

Training for investigators, technicians, veterinarians, managers, IACUC members, and others working with animals in a research or education setting. The courses emphasize the appropriate handling, care, and use of animals and are designed to improve your knowledge in technical areas, to meet training mandates of regulatory agencies, and to help you study for AALAS certification. There are dozens of courses, including those on species-specific procedures and techniques, regulatory compliance, occupational health and safety, anesthesia and analgesia, and bioethics. This resource is offered at no cost to all faculty, students, and staff involved in animal research protections.

AALAS Learning Library Training Requirements

All personnel must take the "Princeton University -- All Personnel" track which contains, "Working with the IACUC".

Based on the work being performed and the species being used, personnel are also required to take the following:

If you work with:	Then take this training:
Mice	Princeton University Mouse Users Introduction to Mice
Rats	Princeton University Rat Users Working with the Laboratory Rat
Non-human Primates	Princeton University Non-Human Primate Introduction to Nonhuman Primates Health Risks and Safety Procedures for Working with Nonhuman Video: Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates
Amphibians	Princeton University Amphibian Users Introduction to Amphibians
Xenopus	Princeton University Xenopus Users Working with Laboratory Xenopus
Fish	Princeton University Fish Users Working with Laboratory Zebrafish
Birds	Princeton University Bird Users ALAT 29: Birds
Guinea Pigs	Princeton University Guinea Pig Users Introduction to Guinea Pigs
Reptiles	CITI Training Working with Reptiles in a Research Setting
Rodent Colonies	Princeton University Rodent Colony Management Mouse Breeding Colony Management
Rodent Surgery	Princeton University Rodent Surgery Pain Management in Laboratory Animals Inhalation Anesthesia Systems for Rodents Aseptic Technique for Rodent Survival Surgery
Sugar Gliders	Princeton University Sugar Glider Users Sugar Gliders
Field Research	Princeton University Wildlife Research Introduction to Wildlife
IACUC Members	Princeton University IACUC Members Essentials for IACUC Members

Enroll in CITI Training (for work with reptiles)

Enroll in CITI Training (for work with reptiles)

NOTE: You must enroll with your Princeton University email address (princeton.edu).

Go to https://www.citiprogram.org.
Click "Register Here".
Under Section 1, "Participating Institution", select Princeton University. Do not make a selection for the other boxes in Section 1. You MUST affiliate with Princeton University to receive course credit. If you do not affiliate with Princeton University and you successfully complete the course work, you will NOT receive credit and you will have to take the course again after affiliating with Princeton.
Enter the requested information in Sections 2-8. Select "No" in Section 6.
Press SUBMIT.
A new screen appears. Enter the required information. Under "Institutional email address", you must enter your Princeton University "princeton.edu" email address in order to receive credit upon successful completion of the course.
Press SUBMIT.