Training and Competency Records for Animal Care Staff
Summary
AAALAC and CCAC assessors expect to see training records for every person who handles animals, not just that they were trained, but on which procedures, by whom, and when their certification expires. Colony.care tracks training and competency alongside the animal records, so inspection documentation and daily operations live in one system.
Competency Tracking
Record training events: the procedure or skill, the trainee, the trainer, the date, and the competency level achieved (observed, supervised, independent, trainer). Set expiry dates for time-limited certifications. Colony.care flags upcoming expiries so training can be scheduled before a certification lapses.
Inspection-Ready Reports
When an AAALAC or CCAC assessor asks "show me the training records for everyone working with NHP," you filter by species and export. When they ask "is anyone working with animals whose training has expired," the answer is immediate and negative, because the system warned you before it happened.
FAQ
Can we track both institutional training and facility-specific competency?
Yes. Record any training type: institutional animal user training, species-specific handling, surgical procedures, euthanasia methods, or SOP sign-offs. Each record links to the person, the procedure, and the assessing trainer.