Course name
Institution
University Utrecht
Location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Language
English
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Group assignments
Hybrid course online and live
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 2019-04-09 to 2024-04-09
Reference: 066 19aF and 066 19bF
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
Ministerial Decree on Recognition of Courses and Certificates relating to Laboratory Animals, from 2017-10-28 to 2030-12-31
Reference: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0035926/2017-10-28
Education and time investments
Minimum education
Master's Degree
Time investments
Self-learning: 24 hours
Timetabled attendance: 54 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) | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, 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) | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| 8 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| Function B | Designing procedures and projects | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, 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) | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| Additional task specific modules | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 20 | Anaesthesia for minor procedures | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| 21 | Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |
| 22 | Principles of surgery | Rabbit, Rat, Syrian (golden) hamster, Guinea pig, Mouse |