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