Course name
Institution
LAST Ireland
Location
Donegal, Ireland
Language
English
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Hybrid
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: Universities Accreditation Group UK from 2016-07-01 to 2025-10-31
Reference: LAST Ireland
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
Health Products Regulatory Authority, from 2020-01-01 to 2024-07-23
Reference: HPRA
Education and time investments
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Time investments
Self-learning: 45 hours
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, Rabbit, Rat, Mouse |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Zebra fish, Fish, Rabbit, Rat, Mouse |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Zebra fish, Fish, Rabbit, 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, Rabbit, 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, Fish, Rabbit, 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 | ||
| Function D | Killing animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| Other additional modules | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 12 | Severity assessment framework | Zebra fish, Fish, Rabbit, Rat, Mouse |
| 50 | Introduction to the local environment (establishment) for persons taking specific roles under the Directive | |