Course name
Institution
Lab Animal Training, collaborating with Humboldt University, Berlin
Location
Berlin, Germany
Language
English, German
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 30.06.2022 to 29.06.2027
Reference: 072/22F
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
The course is approved by local authorities (LAGeSo), from 30.07.21 to 30.11.23
Reference: L088/21
Education and time investments
Minimum education
other
Time investments
Self-learning: 20 hours
Timetabled attendance: 20 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) | 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 |
| 22 | Principles of surgery | Rat, Mouse |