Animal ethics training

All people involved in the care and use of animals must understand their responsibilities and requirements

All people involved in the care and use of animals in Griffith University Animal Facilities, the field, in satellite facilities or other institutions or organisations must understand their responsibilities and the requirements of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. They must also be competent in the procedures they are to perform before they commence work, or must work under the direct supervision of a competent person.

If you intend to use animals for scientific purposes, completion of the animal ethics modules listed below is required. Please note the completion of additional modules or practical training may be required before use of animals may occur.

The Office for Research administers the program, which takes around two and a half hours to complete and comprises six modules:

• Introduction to the use of animals in research and teaching at Griffith University
• The Code’s governing principles
• Responsibilities
• Animal wellbeing
• The Animal Ethics Committee
• Best Practice Methodology and Reporting of Animal Studies.