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ARC Frequently Asked Questions Who do I contact if I am having trouble with this web site? Why must I submit an Animal Protocol to the Chancellor's Animal Research Committee for review and approval? Why does UCLA have to maintain an Animal Welfare Assurance with NIH? What is the composition of the ARC? Why do I have to be certified before I can do animal research at UCLA? Do I have to notify the ARC each time I hire a new research assistant? Why do I have to submit a renewal application every three years when my grant is approved for four or five years? Do I have to notify the ARC of all changes in protocol or just those that I would consider "significant"? Do I need an ARC approval for field studies or behavioral studies? Do I need to notify the ARC if I plan to contract with an outside vendor for custom antibody production? How long should I retain my animal research protocols and all relevant records after they are closed? Why does the ARC keep track of breeding colonies? Why is the Committee so concerned about "alternatives to painful procedures"? How can I keep up with the latest regulations concerning the use of animals for research/teaching purposes? What do I do if I have a complaint or concern about animal care?

CITI Training Frequently Asked Questions What is CITI Training? Who must be trained? How is the new ARC General Certification requirement different than the previous training requirement? How often is the training required? Will I have to repeat the training or take refresher modules? Is CITI Training required if I already took the didactic ARC General Certification exam? Is CITI Training required if I already received CITI training certification at another institution? How do I register? How is CITI Training organized? How long does it take to complete the training? Do I have to complete the training all at once? What is the passing score? Do collaborators at other sites have to complete CITI Certification? Is CITI Training required prior to submission of new studies and continuing reviews to the ARC? What do I do if I forget my password? How do I obtain a certificate of completion? Do I need to submit a certificate of completion to the ARC once I have taken the course? Once I have completed the CITI training, how soon will this show in the RATS database? Whom do I contact if I have questions or problems?