Course name
Institution
Institute of Laboratory Animal Science LTK in cooperation with ETHZ
Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Language
English, German
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Animal room/laboratory
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA E&T board from 2015-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Reference: https://felasa.eu/education-training/course-listings
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office, from 2018-08-01 to 2032-12-31
Reference: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en/home/tiere/tierversuche/aus-weiterbildung-tv.html
Education and time investments
Minimum education
no minimal requirement - course for all persons performing animal experimentation (incl. animal technologists)
Time investments
Self-learning: 20 hours
Timetabled attendance: 25 hours
Assessment: 2 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 |
| 10 | Design of procedures and projects (level 1) | |
| 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 |