Who typically maintains training records within an institution?

• A. IACUC or Compliance Office
• B. HR Office
• C. Principal Investigator
• D. Facilities Manager

Answer: (A)

Training records for personnel involved in animal care and use are kept as part of the institution’s oversight and compliance system. The office that handles IACUC oversight or compliance is the official custodian of these records because they coordinate all required trainings across the program, ensure records are complete and up-to-date, and maintain an auditable trail for inspections. This centralized approach makes it easier to verify who has completed required trainings, when renewals are due, and what specific trainings were completed, all in one place.

While HR may hold general employee records and the Principal Investigator is responsible for ensuring their staff complete the required trainings, neither is the official repository for the institution’s regulated training documentation. The Facilities Manager focuses on building and safety matters rather than maintaining training certifications for animal use.