Chapter 3 Before You Can Work in the Lab

3.1 Logging onto Oracle to Access Training Modules

Everyone is required to take several training modules through Oracle.

  1. Log onto Oracle.
  2. On the home screen, click on the “Learning” button.
  3. Search for the course that you want to take.
  4. Click on “enroll” and complete the class.
  5. Take a screenshot of the completion screen for each online module and upload it into the lab’s training folder. Additionally, add your information to this spreadsheet.

3.2 Required Training Modules for All Lab Members

  • Biosafety 101 - annual retraining required

  • Working Safely with Human Derived Specimens - annual retraining required

  • Biosafety Principles & Bloodborne Pathogens Control Topics

    • The course schedule can be found here
    • To sign up for a class, send your Biosafety 101 completion screenshot to VUMC Biosafety. Subject your email with “Biosafety training request,” and also include information about which date you would like to sign up for.

  • Chemical and Physical Safety in the Lab - renewed annually

  • Chemical Waste - renewed annually

  • Regulated Medical Waste Shipping Training for Lab Researchers USDOT - renewed every 3-4 years and signed certificate must be kept in lab

  • Biosafety Orientation Checklist & Record - must be filled out by every new lab member and copy kept in lab

3.3 Required Training for Lab Members Conducting Animal Studies

If you are working with animals, you should also sign up for the following training modules after completing the training listed above:

  1. Go to the DAC website.

  2. Click training and log in either as VUMC or VU (depends on your home department).

  3. This site lists all the required training. You are only required to complete sections I and IV.

    • Section I: Complete all required training for the species you will be working with (most likely mouse) through AALAS.

    • Section IV: Register for an ACUP Animal Facility Access Tour.

    • This link also contains some helpful training information.

  4. Once you complete the required training, send a copy of the transcript to Ethan.

  5. Fill out the animal allergy survey if not a student or this form if a student (through student health).

  6. Once complete, let Ethan know, and he will add you to an IACUC protocol.

  7. Once approved, you will need to sign up for a facility training session. You can ask Ethan for assistance with setting up this training.

For more information, refer to the VUMC Animal Care and Use Program, email ACUP Training, or ask Ethan.