Course name

Institution

University of Crete

Location

Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Language

English

Public contact e-mail

[email protected]

Delivery methods

Online

Animal room/laboratory

Group assignments

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

Yes, by: FELASA, Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations from 2015-01-01 to 2025-03-12

Reference: 051/15

Education and time investments

Minimum education

Bachelor's Degree

Time investments

Self-learning: 30 hours

Timetabled attendance: 50 hours

Assessment: 3 hours

Modules
Core
Modules Designation Species
1 National legislation (Member-state)
2 Ethics, animal welfare and the Three Rs (level 1)
3.1 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (theory) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
4 Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
5 Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
6.1 Humane methods of killing (theory)
Function A Carrying out procedures on animals
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
7 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
8 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
Function B Designing procedures and projects
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
7 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
9 Ethics, animal welfare and the Three Rs (level 2)
10 Design of procedures and projects (level 1)
11 Design of procedures and projects (level 2)
Function C Taking care of animals
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
Function D Killing animals
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
6.2 Humane methods of killing (skills) Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
Additional task specific modules
Modules Designation Species
20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
21 Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
22 Principles of surgery Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse
23 Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices Zebra fish, Rat, Mouse