RHM Rotation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Through successful completion of the Rodent Health Monitoring (RHM) Rotation, a resident will gain experience and knowledge about topics related to the management of a RHM program, with emphasis on detection and control of adventitious viral, bacterial and parasitological infections. These topics may include:
- Infectious agents of concern to the laboratory rodent community.
- Clinicopathological relevance
- Effects on research
- Potential for zoonotic transmission
- Current and historical monitoring methods
- Outbreak management and troubleshooting
- Outbreak history
- Local, national, and international standards and expectations
- Scheduling and electronic record keeping
- Future trends
Additionally, residents may be asked to participate in a RHM-related project(s) that can be completed during their 12-week rotation. The specific project topic will vary based on current monitoring activities and will be aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the RHM service and/or the RHM training rotation. The resident may be asked to lead, manage, research, plan, communicate, and implement procedures in order to complete the project.