Course name

Training on Experimental Animal use Regulations and Procedures
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Institution

University College Dublin

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Language

English

Public contact e-mail

[email protected]

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