Cadaver Training
Moorpark College Spring 2015
Cadaver Program
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Cadavers are on loan to Moorpark College through the
Willed Body Program at UCI
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Moorpark College agrees to abide by the rules stipulated
by contract with UCI and the UC system
Cadaver Program is a Privilege
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Our cadaver program at Moorpark College is a privilege
and NOT a right
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Cadavers provide a unique and beneficial learning
experience not offered at most colleges
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Please work hard to remember and abide by all of the
rules so that we may maintain our program at Moorpark
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UCI reserves the right to revoke our privilege at ANY
TIME FOR ANY REASON
Electronic Devices
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NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED IN
THE LAB ROOM
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This includes cell phones, iPads, voice recorders,
computers, etc.
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All electronic devices MUST be placed in your bag and
stored in the cabinets during class.
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A phone should NEVER been seen in class (even if
walking toward the door to leave)
Electronic Device WARNING
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This is your WARNING
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ANY violation of the Electronic Device Policy will result
in
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Dismissal from class for the day and an F on all
assignments for the day
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A BIT form will be filed with Behavioral Intervention Team
and the Dean of Student Contact
EVEN IF YOU ARE JUST RUNNING TO THE BATHROOM!
Formaldehyde
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Students who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant should
consult with their physician prior to taking the class
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Formaldehyde is a KNOWN carcinogen (cancer causing agent)
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Students should only touch organic material with gloves on
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Gloves used for the cadavers are thrown away in the Biohazard bin
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Gloves for cadavers must be kept separate from gloves used to handle
specimens from other species
Potential Health Effects
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Eye – irritation
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Skin – may be absorbed through skin, ingestion symptoms, irritation
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Ingestion – gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain,
may affect liver, kidneys, blood, endocrine system, respiration,
cardiovascular system, metabolism, eyes, central nervous system
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Inhalation – may cause allergic asthma
Clean up (please)
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Clean all bench tops and dissection equipment prior to
leaving
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Wash your hands
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Leave the room cleaner than when you found it!