Course name
Institution
i3S - Institute for Research & Innovation in Health, Porto University
Location
Porto, Portugal
Language
English
Delivery methods
Online
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Group assignments
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 2008-05-01 to 2025-01-01
Reference: F020/08
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
DGAV, from 2007-01-27 to 2030-01-31
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) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Zebra fish, Fish, 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) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| 8 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| Function B | Designing procedures and projects | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) | Zebra fish, 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 D | Killing animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| 6.2 | Humane methods of killing (skills) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| 6.3 | Stand-alone Module for Function D (only) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| Additional task specific modules | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 20 | Anaesthesia for minor procedures | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |
| 21 | Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | Zebra fish, Fish, Rat, Mouse |