Does everyone named on an Animal Study Protocol Application have to be skilled in every procedure planned?
The individuals listed on the protocol application must be trained and qualified to perform their specific duties. For example, if they are not part of the surgical team, there is no need for them to have those specific skills. However, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) must ensure that the individuals listed are trained and qualified in their specific responsibilities and require the PIs to list each individual’s responsibilities in the protocol. This information allows the IACUC to check (e.g. Health and Safety training database, species-specific training, etc.) that each given individual has received the proper/required training (and has been deemed proficient) in their assigned tasks.
