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 |
