Safety and Training Information
For students, failure to get the training needed to work in a laboratory setting will result in not being allowed to perform required work in the labs. This will most likely delay graduation.
In most cases the student will be informed when opportunities arise to complete these criteria as a group or individually; however, it is ultimately the student's responsibility when given these opportunities to attend and/or complete the training.
It is the responsibility of the individual Faculty, Staff or Student to keep any copies of documentation confirming training such as a certificate, confirmation letter or printed quiz results. In addition, please follow instructions provided by the training concerning documentation. Please contact Chuck Tanner if you have questions.
In most cases the student will be informed when opportunities arise to complete these criteria as a group or individually; however, it is ultimately the student's responsibility when given these opportunities to attend and/or complete the training.
It is the responsibility of the individual Faculty, Staff or Student to keep any copies of documentation confirming training such as a certificate, confirmation letter or printed quiz results. In addition, please follow instructions provided by the training concerning documentation. Please contact Chuck Tanner if you have questions.
Tetanus Vaccination
All personnel working in the lab require a tetanus vaccination. Please make sure tetanus vaccination verification is sent to Yvonne Taylor in the Office of Prospective Health 252-744-2070.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
This vaccination must be done prior to working with human tissue or blood products for students, staff and faculty! If declined, and the student, staff or faculty member still wants to work with human tissue or blood, a signed waiver will need to be completed and kept on file at the Office of Prospective Health. Please make sure hepatitis B vaccination verification is sent to Yvonne Taylor in the office of Prospective Health 252-744-2070.
Blood Borne Pathogens and Tuberculosis Training - Refresher annually
The Infection Control section of the Office of Prospective Health is responsible for overseeing Blood Borne Pathogens and Tuberculosis training.
- Please follow this link for information about the training.
- Students, please submit your quiz to Chuck Tanner who will determine your score and provide a certificate of completion.
Basic Life Support Training
All students and faculty require Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic Electronic Defibrillator Certification if they are exercising human subjects. For Human Performance Lab Faculty please sign up for this training through Cornerstone. Graduate students can also be enrolled in the BLS course but unlike faculty they cannot sign up on Cornerstone. Students should contact Ms. Paige Tyson for information on the training schedule and enrollment. If you have difficulty please Contact Ms. Kandy Houmard for more information.
Lab Safety Training - Refresher every 3 years
The Industrial Hygiene section of The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for providing updated Laboratory Safety Training. This training is required for all incoming students and faculty prior to working in basic science labs containing hazardous chemicals. Lecture formats are provided by EH&S on an annual basis (usually Fall) or as significant changes are made to policy. There is also an option to take the training on Cornerstone. Note that in some cases lab specific training is required.
- Faculty/Staff/Students - more information and links to training resources can be found on the EH&S website here.
HIPAA Training - Refresh annually
Annual HIPAA privacy training is required under the HIPAA privacy rules for ECU for select employees and certain students if they are working with a covered entity (ECU Health Care Component) or are listed as part of a Business Agreement to share data with a covered entity. The HPL is not a covered entity but an investigator with the HPL may be working with a covered entity in their research and is responsible for determining if they and any of their research staff need HIPAA training. Please ask your research mentor if you will be working with a covered entity and if you require this training. You can also contact Chuck Tanner who can help you determine if you need this training. Information concerning HIPAA at ECU can be found here.
Office of Compliance coordinates with department administrators. For the HPL that is currently Chuck Tanner.
Office of Compliance coordinates with department administrators. For the HPL that is currently Chuck Tanner.
- Faculty/Staff - the training module will be accessed through Cornerstone.
- Students - the training will be accessed through Canvas but it will not show up in the list of courses unless you have been enrolled.
IRB Training Modules (Protection of Human Research Subjects) - Refresh every 3 years
The University and Medical Center Institutional Review Board (UMCIRB) oversees ECUs responsibility to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects engaged in research at East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine, Pitt County Memorial Hospital and its affiliates, and in research conducted elsewhere by faculty, students, staff or other representatives of the University in connection with their responsibilities. The IRB CITI training modules are a mandatory education requirement for all students and faculty involved in human and animal research. Please click this link follow the directions provided.
Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry Operator Training
The Human Performance Laboratory trains a limited number of faculty and students as operators of the DXA system located in the FITT building adjacent to Minges and the Tennis Courts. Training consists of DXA specific radiation safety, state compliance rules and basic operation of the equipment. In the state of NC only documented trained operators can operate the DXA system. Training consists of:
Please contact Chuck Tanner to see if you qualify for DXA operator training.
- Viewing the these videos.
- Having Chuck Tanner or Savanna Barefoot review the safety protocols and operation of the DXA system with you.
- Performing at least one scan while supervised completes the training. Trainees cannot scan each other! The first scan will be on someone with physician authorization (cardiovascular risk program) or research DXA with IRB authorization.
- Immediately following your first scan, sign the operators log indicating you are now an authorized DXA operator in the HPL.
Please contact Chuck Tanner to see if you qualify for DXA operator training.
Radiation Safety
Currently any student or faculty intending to work with radioactive substances must attend a two hour training course in radiation safety. This training is provided by the Radiation Safety Officer in the Radiation Safety section of The Office of Prospective Health. It is required only once but it is expected that individuals will attend as a refresher when needed. Please click here for signup information.
Animal Handling & Surgery - Refresh every 3 years
The Brody School of Medicine Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee is responsible for developing ECU policy on animal use in research. The Department of Comparative Medicine provides the training necessary to comply with ECU research policy in animal research. To use animals in research this training is required by students and faculty. Approved users must undergo species specific training every three years. Click here for the training page.
Transportation and Shipment of Biological Materials - Refresh every 2 years
The Biological Safety division of the Office of Prospective Health is responsible for training faculty, staff and lab personnel the lawful procedures for transporting and shipping biological materials. Faculty and technicians that do research which would require transport or shipment of hazardous or biological material must complete this training every two years. Training is usually organized for groups and can be arranged through the Biological Safety Officer. Students should be trained by their faculty or lab technicians in procedures specific for their labs.