Course name
Institution
Association for Cephalopod Research 'CephRes'
Location
Naples, Italy
Language
English
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Group assignments
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 2018-08-09 to 2023-08-09
Reference: 062/18F
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
NCA Spain; NCA Italy, from 2018-10-09 to 2023-10-09
Reference: FUE-2018-00826879; 19/2014-PR
Education and time investments
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Time investments
Self-learning: 30 hours
Timetabled attendance: 40 hours
Assessment: 4 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) | Cephalopods |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Cephalopods |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Cephalopods |
| 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) | Cephalopods |
| 8 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) | Cephalopods |
| Function C | Taking care of animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Cephalopods |
| Function D | Killing animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Cephalopods |
| 6.2 | Humane methods of killing (skills) | Cephalopods |
| Additional task specific modules | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 20 | Anaesthesia for minor procedures | Cephalopods |
| 22 | Principles of surgery | Cephalopods |