Course name

Institution

RadboudUMC Nijmegen

Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Language

English

Public contact e-mail

[email protected]

Delivery methods

Online

Classroom

Animal room/laboratory

Group assignments

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

Yes, by: FELASA from 2017-01-01 to 2030-01-01

Reference: 058/17

Course is approved or recognized by the authority

Dutch Government, from 20215-01-01 to 2030-01-01

Reference: No reference number available

Education and time investments

Minimum education

Bachelor's Degree

Time investments

Self-learning: 55 hours

Timetabled attendance: 24 hours

Assessment: 5 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) 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 B Designing procedures and projects
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
7 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) Rat, 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
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Rat, Mouse
Additional task specific modules
Modules Designation Species
20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures Rat, Mouse
22 Principles of surgery Rat, Mouse