Course name

LAS course in Rodents and Rabbits ( basic course and species specific course); Function A, B, and C
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Institution

Maastricht University

Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Language

English

Public contact e-mail

[email protected]

Delivery methods

Classroom

Animal room/laboratory

Group assignments

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

Yes, by: FELASA FUNCTION A, B and C from 2019-05-13 to 2025-12-31

Reference: course ref. 067/19

Course is approved or recognized by the authority

NVWA, from 2022-06-09 to 2030-01-01

Reference: Dutch government, see: Ministerial Decree on Recognition of Courses and Certificates relating to Laboratory Animals, from 2022-09-06 to 2030-01-01 Reference: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0035926/2022-09-06

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) Rabbit, Rat, Guinea pig, Mouse
4 Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) Rabbit, Rat, Guinea pig, Mouse
5 Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific Rabbit, Rat, Guinea pig, 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) Rabbit, Rat, Guinea pig, Mouse
8 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) Rabbit, Rat, Mouse
Function B Designing procedures and projects
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
7 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) Rabbit, Rat, Guinea pig, 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
All core modules
3.2 Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) Rabbit, Rat, Mouse
Additional task specific modules
Modules Designation Species
20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures Rat, Mouse
21 Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures Rat, Mouse
22 Principles of surgery Rat