Animal ethics training

All investigators and permit holders are required to attend Animal Ethics Training once every three years. CDU offers animal ethics training free of charge for investigators and animal carers associated with projects and for others by negotiation.

In line with social distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not holding face-to-face Animal Ethics Training until further notice.

We have arranged a recorded version of Animal Ethics Training, which will temporarily replace the face-to-face format. In order to access the training please complete and submit the registration form to ethics@cdu.edu.au. Once we receive the registration form you will receive the link to the training with the further details.

Face-to-face Animal Ethics Training will be reinstated once appropriate, as directed by health advice from state and federal health authorities.

While it is preferable for investigators to attend animal ethics training provided by CDU, the AEC may also accept equivalent training delivered by another institution or organisation. In these circumstances, proof of training attendance is required.

If you require skills competency training for specific animal-related procedures, please contact the Animal Welfare Officer for advice.

The Animal Welfare Officer may also be available on request to deliver training in the use of Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 drugs.