UConn Health Compliance Related Training Requirements (List 5)
This resource is designed to assist you with identifying mandatory training requirements within each work area. It provides only a brief description of the general requirements. For additional details related to which training you may be required to complete, speak to your supervisor and/or the specific training content owner(s) listed below.
Last Updated on: 7/24/2020
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| Research Compliance Related Trainings |
| Training | Description | Population Covered | Frequency | Platform | Regulation /Policy | Content Owner | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA Blood borne Disease Training | OSHA Blood borne Disease Training | Employees exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious material | Initial training - Once.
Refresher - Annually. |
SABA | CGS Secs. 31-367 to 31-385 - Occupational Health and Safety Act
29 CFR 1910.1030 (P10, P10a, P10b, P10c) / UConn Health Policy for Blood Borne Pathogens |
RCS and EHS | 860-679-2723 |
| Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
|
OSHA guideline related to laboratory safety for personnel.
OSHA guidelines related to chemical labeling - Globally Harmonized System. |
Employees working:
1. in UConn Health Labs 2. with chemicals or drugs |
Once - Prior to beginning work in a UConn Health Laboratory | RCS | The OSHA Laboratory Safety Guidance 29 CFR 1910
|
RCS and EHS | 860-679-2723 |
| Biosafety training for use of Infectious Biological Agents
Lab Safety Training |
Required as part of the Connecticut Department of Public Health registration that is required for labs that use infectious agents. | Everyone in Labs | Annually
|
In Person | Contact RCS for more information. | RCS | 860-679-3781 |
| Training for work with Select Agent Biological Toxins | Training for work with Select Agent Biological Toxins is required by UConn Health for work with listed toxins at amounts below the regulated limits. | Everyone in Labs | Annually
|
In Person | Contact RCS for more information. | RCS | 860-679-3781 |
| Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories | OSHA guideline related to laboratory safety for personnel
OSHA guidelines related to chemical labeling - Globally Harmonized System |
Employees working:
1. in UConn Health Labs 2. with chemicals or drugs
|
Once - Prior to beginning work in a UConn Health Laboratory | Contact RCS for more information. | The OSHA Laboratory Safety Guidance 29 CFR 1910
http://content.research.uconn.edu /pdf/uch/rcs/ehs/CHP2016.pdf |
RCS and EHS | 860-679-2723 |
| Human Subjects Training | All key study personnel listed on an IRB application or request for modification must complete training in the protection of human subjects. | Key study personnel on IRB application | 3 years | Contact RCS for more information. | HHS and Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP)
UConn University Wide Policy - Human Subjects Research
|
RCS and EHS | 860-679-2230 |
| Initial IACUC Training
|
All new animal users must attend the core training class. Covers animals in research, educational programs, or providing care to the animals | Individuals on initial IACUC application | Annually | Contact RCS for more information. | Animal Welfare Act, and Occupational Health Surveillance (OHS)
UConn University Wide Policy - Animal Use in Research, Teaching and Testing |
RCS and IRB | 860-679-2230 |
| Safety practices and containment procedures | Individuals on IBC registration application
|
Initial training / 3 years thereafter | In Person | NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules | RCS and EHS | 860-679-2230 | |
| IACUC Training | Covers: (1) the animal care program and the IACUC (including the laws and regulations that govern such research in the US); (2) working with the Center for Comparative Medicine; and (3) working safely with research animals. | ALL animal users | Once
Individuals who use laboratory animals must take online renewal every 3 years |
CITI | Animal Welfare Act, and Occupational Health Surveillance (OHS)
UConn University Wide Policy - Animal Use in Research, Teaching and Testing |
RCS | 860-679-2230 |
| Radioactive materials safety | Personnel working with radioactive materials and/or using Gammacell Irradiator | Once and refresher determined by Radiation Safety Officer | Contact RCS for more information. | The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations (NRC) Title 10
§ 36.51 Training |
RCS | 860-679-2230 | |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Use of Class IIIb or Class IV Lasers in research or clinical activities | Any individual who work with certain lasers | Once | In Person
Eye exam by Occupational Medicine |
OSHA Standard 1910.132(f)(1)
|
RCS | 860-679-2230 |
| U.S. Department of Transportation | Transportation of biological substances, infectious substances, dry ice, radioactive materials and other limited quantities of certain hazardous material | Individuals involved in transportation | Initial training and refresher every 3 years | In Person | UConn Health EHS Policy for shipping of hazardous materials | RCS | 860-679-2230 |
| Training for Users of Stem Cells | Ethical issues associated with all human embryonic stem cells (hESC) research and some types of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) research | Personnel who work with hESC | Once | Online tutorial and quiz | UConn University-wide Human Stem Cell Research Policy | RCS, IBC, IRB and IACUC | 860-679-6004 |
| https://research.uchc. edu/ rcs/ fcoi/policies-regulations- and-guidance/ | Policy knowledge to promote objectivity in research | Primary Investigators (PI’s) in Research | Once | In Person | UConn Health policy 2006-01 Individual Financial Conflict of Interest in Research (FCOI)
Public Health Services (PHS) regulation 42 CFR 50.604 (b)(1-3) |
RCS | 860-679-2230 |
| Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training | NIH awardees and clinical trial staff* should be trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) consistent with the principles for the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E6. | Individuals involved with NIH funded clinical trials | Once
(must be renewed every three years) |
CITI | Notice Number: NOT-OD-16-148 | RCS | 860-486-0986 |
| Non-human Primate (NHP) Training | Work with NHP materials should be performed using the same precautions as work with human materials. Training for use of Standard (Universal) Precautions and/or BSL-2 procedures with human materials will parallel what needs to be trained for NHP materials. | Contact RCS for more information. | Contact RCS for more information. | Contact RCS for more information. | Contact RCS for more information. | RCS | Contact RCS for more information. |
| Export Compliance for researchers Part 1 | This module instructs researchers on how to responsibly conduct Export-Controlled research activities. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance for researchers Part 2 | This module instructs researchers on how to responsibly conduct Export-Controlled research activities. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance for Research Administrators | This module provides an overview of export compliance concepts for research administrators. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance and Biosafety | The purpose of this module is to identify Export-Controlled biological materials. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance for Operational Departments | This module provides an overview of key concepts and export compliance risks for employees. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance for International Shipping | The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of concepts for International Shipping. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance for Purchasing | This module addresses vendor and purchasing concepts related to export controls. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export compliance and International and Foreign Waters | This module discusses sending a parcel from one country to another in international and foreign waters. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance and Collaborations | This module is used for engagement in international collaborations and export controls. | All faculty and graduate students authorized to work on Export-Controlled research projects. | Annually | CITI | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 |
| Export Compliance and US Sanctions Programs | This module provides an overview on sanctions and OFAC. | Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy | RCS | 860-486-3994 | |||
| Responsible Conduct of Research Training Workshops | Required by NSF, NIH and NIFA. Consists of two parts offered over the course of two days. Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed to meet the requirements and will eliminate the need to complete the online CITI RCR modules. | All undergraduates, graduates, and post-doctoral fellows who conduct research supported by NSF funds. | Once | In Person
or CITI |
RCS | 860-486-4247 |