This policy pertains to all LARC facilities. 

Gaining Access:

- To gain access to a LARC facility at UCSF complete the following:          

1. Listed on IACUC-approved protocol
2. BRER I,  BRER II (anesthesia or surgery) and Species-specific hands-on training class
3. MHS Questionnaire
4. Barrier Online Training
5. Animal Facility Access Form
6. Facility Orientation
7. In-And-Out Barriers
8. UCSF proximity card

• Scroll down to bottom of page for information on how to gain access to Neurobehavioral Core for Rehabilitation Research (NCRR)

1. IACUC-approved protocol: You must be listed on an IACUC-approved protocol.
   
   • This must be done by the PI or Alternate Responsible Individual of the protocol by generating a modification request in RIO. There is a check box on the modification page that indicates changes in personnel only, which IACUC office staff can approve quickly if all the above training is completed.
   • Wait until the modification is approved by the IACUC office before beginning work with live animals.
   • Contact the IACUC Training group with questions, [email protected] , or 476-2197.

2. Complete the required training

• UC Learning Center: Request a new username and password. 
• BRER I, and BRER II Training 
• Rodent species specific training courses
• Other species specific training:  If you will be using other species, contact the IACUC Training & Compliance unit at 476-2197 or [email protected].

3. MHS Questionnaire

4. Online Barrier Training:
   
   • If you need access to the PSB rodent barrier facility on the Parnassus campus or the Animal Tower In-And-Out Barrier facility on the Parnassus campus also take the Rodent Online Barrier training available within the training portion of UC Learning Center (see above instructions).

5. Facility access request: Complete the Request Form for Facility Access form and the LARC Access Approval Form and bring to the LARC supervisor at the time of your in-person Facility Orientation.
   
   • For the Parnassus campus (PSB and Animal Towers) bring the completed and signed form to S488 for proxy card activation.
   • For all other campuses, the LARC supervisor will complete the steps to activate the card.

6. In-Person Facility Orientation:
   
   • For PSB, sign up online by registering thru the UC Learning Center.
   • For Mission Bay, submit an Orientation Request.
   • For other facilities contact site supervisor.

7. In-And-Out Barriers: Complete the signature page of the Policies and Procedures for In & Out Barrier
   
   • This packet is also available during the Facility Orientation. Read this packet which details the proper use and your responsibilities for using the In & Out Barrier. Complete the last page and return to LARC.

8. Proxy ID cards: Getting Access 
   
   • UCSF Proxy ID Cards- sign up for an appointment
   • UCSF Proxy ID Cards - "Care & Feeding Tips"
   • For more information and to make an appoint please visit the Police Department Website 

Access to Neurobehavioral Core for Rehabilitation Research (NCRR):

• To access the NCRR at PSB, personnel must meet all requirements to gain access to PSB as well as the requirements specific to NCRR.
• NCRR requirements
• NCRR website

Feel free to contact the IACUC Training group with questions, [email protected] , or 415-476-2197.