Course name
Institution
University College Dublin
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Language
English
Public contact e-mail
Delivery methods
Online
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: Heath Products Regulatory Authority from 2015-05-04 to 2027-10-31
Reference: http://www.hpra.ie/homepage/veterinary/scientific-animal-protection/education-and-training
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
Heath Products Regulatory Authority, from 2015-05-04 to 2027-10-31
Reference: http://www.hpra.ie/homepage/veterinary/scientific-animal-protection/education-and-training
Education and time investments
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Time investments
Self-learning: 125 hours
Timetabled attendance: 23 hours
Assessment: 1 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, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| 6.1 | Humane methods of killing (theory) | |
| Function A | Carrying out procedures on animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| Function B | Designing procedures and projects | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| All core modules | ||
| 7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| 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 | ||
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| Additional task specific modules | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 20 | Anaesthesia for minor procedures | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants, Other |
| 21 | Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants |
| 22 | Principles of surgery | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants |
| 23 | Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices | Rat, Mouse, Pigs, Ruminants |