Course name
Institution
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Campus North European Zebrafish Resource Center (EZRC)
Location
Herrmann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein- Leopoldshafen, Germany
Language
English, German
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 2027-06-01 to 2028-01-01
Reference: F059/17
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
FELASA, from 2017-06-01 to 2028-01-01
Reference: F059/17
Education and time investments
Minimum education
Animal caretakers, Technicians, Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Veterinarians
Time investments
Self-learning: 6 hours
Timetabled attendance: 24 hours
Assessment: 1 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, Fish |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Zebra fish, Fish |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Zebra fish, Fish |
| 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, Fish |
| 8 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) | Zebra fish, Fish |
| Function C | Taking care of animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Zebra fish, Fish |
| Function D | Killing animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Zebra fish, Fish |
| 6.2 | Humane methods of killing (skills) | Zebra fish, Fish |
| Additional task specific modules | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 20 | Anaesthesia for minor procedures | Zebra fish, Fish |
| 23 | Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices | Zebra fish, Fish |