Course name

Introductory Course in Laboratory Animal Science (Functions A & D - Rodents)

Institution

i3S - Institute for Research & Innovation in Health

Location

Porto, Portugal

Language

English, Portuguese

Delivery methods

Online

Classroom

Animal room/laboratory

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

No

Course is approved or recognized by the authority

DGAV, from 2015-01-02 to 2030-01-01

Reference: na

Education and time investments

Minimum education

Bachelor's Degree

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) 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 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
6.3 Stand-alone Module for Function D (only) Rat, Mouse