Course name

Institution

Fondazione Santa Lucia IRCCS

Location

Rome, Italy

Language

Italian

Public contact e-mail

[email protected]

Delivery methods

Classroom

Animal room/laboratory

Group assignments

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

Yes, by: FELASA from 2009-11-15 to 2025-12-31

Reference: 023/09

Course is approved or recognized by the authority

Italian Health Minister, from 2020-08-19 to 2025-08-19

Reference: 840_2020_PR

Education and time investments

Minimum education

other

Time investments

Self-learning: Undefined

Timetabled attendance: Undefined

Assessment: Undefined

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) Anura, Zebra fish, Rabbit, Rat, Mouse
4 Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) Rat, Mouse
5 Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific 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) Rat, Mouse
8 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) Rat, Mouse
Function C Taking care of animals
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Rat, Mouse
Function D Killing animals
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Rat, Mouse
6.2 Humane methods of killing (skills) Rat, Mouse
Additional task specific modules
Modules Designation Species
20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures Rat, Mouse
21 Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures Rat, Mouse
22 Principles of surgery Rat