We have followed the
European Commission recommendations for the Education and training framework for training persons to perform
functions a), b), c) and d), according to Directive 2010/63/EU, to build the course programme, including additional modules for a more complete training in Laboratory Animal Science.
Below is the detailed modular content of the course programme:
Modules | |
Functions according to Directive 2010/63/EU |
1 | National (and European) Legislation | a | b | c | d |
2 | Ethics, animal welfare and the Three Rs (level 1) | a | b | c | d |
3.1 | Basic and appropriate biology Ð species specific (theory) | a | b | c | d |
3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology Ð species specific (practical) | a | | c | d |
4 | Animal care, health and management Ð species specific (theory)
| a | b | c | d |
5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | a | b | c | d |
6.1 | Humane methods of killing (theory)
| a | b | c | d |
6.2 | Humane methods of killing (skills)
| | | | d |
7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia Ð species specific (theory) | a | b | | |
8 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia Ð species specific (skills)
| a | | | |
9 | Ethics, animal welfare and the Three Rs (level 2) | | b | | |
10 | Design of procedures and projects (level 1) | | b | | |
11 | Design of procedures and projects (level 2) | | b | | |
20 | Anaesthesia for minor procedures | additional modules |
22 | Principles of surgery (partially covered)
| additional modules |
23 | Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices | additional modules |