[Grad-Cap Icon] Training

The Division of Animal Resources (DAR) is hosting a workshop entitled "Rat 1.0: Restraint, IP and SQ Injections". This workshop provides demonstration and hands-on training for the following: Basic Restraint Subcutaneous injection, and Intraperitoneal injection This workshop is an excellent opportunity for novices to learn basic techniques for working with rats. Participants will remove rats from their cages and practice one-handed restraint necessary to administer compounds. This workshop is not intended for individuals proficient in handling rats. Individuals must be listed on an IACUC-approved protocol in order to participate in this workshop. Space is very limited and registration is required; observers /non-animal handlers are discouraged from attending. All participants receive a certificate of completion. Those who do not handle animals during the workshop will not receive a certificate of attendance. The workshop is being offered at the following dates, times and locations: If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Donna Tignor at dtignor@vcu.edu or Emily Olszewski at olszewskie@vcu.edu Contact Information: Ms. Donna Tignor (Co-Facilitator) (804) 828-3408 Ms. Emily Olszewski (Co-Facilitator) (804) 828-5301