Course name
Institution
Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT Hospital
Location
Athens, Greece
Language
English
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Group assignments
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 2016-01-09 to 2021-12-12
Reference: F056/16
Education and time investments
Minimum education
For Functions ACD minimum requirement is good English knowledge and highschool diploma. For Function B minimum requirement is good English knowledge and BSc degree.
Time investments
Self-learning: 2 hours
Timetabled attendance: 80 hours
Assessment: 6 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 B | Designing procedures and projects | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) | 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 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 |
| 21 | Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | Rat, Mouse |
| 22 | Principles of surgery | Rat, Mouse |
| 23 | Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices | Rat, Mouse |