Full course description
Welcome to the BRV Training Course!
This course provides essential training for accessing and working in the Boise State Biomedical Research Vivarium (BRV), covering its layout, safety protocols, and ethical guidelines. Participants will learn to navigate the BRV’s location and layout, follow safety protocols for entry, work, and exit, and manage zoonotic risks through proper animal handling. The course also covers keycard access requirements, occupational health protocols, and IACUC regulations. Additionally, participants will identify potential hazards, understand PPE requirements and emergency procedures, and address ethical concerns such as animal welfare, humane endpoints, and managing compassion fatigue.