Course name

LAS course in small ruminants ( species specific course); Function A
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Institution

Maastricht University

Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Language

English

Public contact e-mail

[email protected]

Delivery methods

Classroom

Animal room/laboratory

Accreditation and Approval

Is the course accredited

Yes, by: FELASA FUNCTION A 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) Ruminants
4 Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) Ruminants
5 Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific Ruminants
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) Ruminants
8 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) Ruminants
Function B Designing procedures and projects
Modules Designation Species
All core modules
7 Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) Ruminants
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) Ruminants
Additional task specific modules
Modules Designation Species
20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures Ruminants