Animal Management and Welfare
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Owner/Developer: University of Oxford
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
http://www.vet.ox.ac.uk |
| Created: |
01 April 2017 |
| Locations: |
United Kingdom |
| Description: | The courses for function A to D cover the "Core" and "Function Specific" modules as detailed in the endorsed EU Document (see pages 37 and 38 in http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/guidance/education_training/en.pdf ), as well as the following additional "Task specific" Modules 20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures 21 Advanced anaesthesia 22 Principles of surgery Practicals can involve demonstration with live animals, including demonstration of principles, but under UK law, practical competence in techniques using living animals, that could cause pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm will be achieved, under supervision, only when persons begin their work after having obtained a license. Further information can be found on the Course Syllabus http://www.vet.ox.ac.uk/training/syllabus.html |
| References: | Uk ETPLAS courses: http://www.etplas.eu/index.php?id=6316 Course PDF: http://www.etplas.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/ETPLAS/Course_forms/UK_April_2017_Oxford.pdf |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
5 days |
| Prerequisites: |
High School minimum for function A,C,D. University degree for function B |
| Target audience: |
Professionals (e.g. veterinarians), Students, Researchers |
| Target sectors: |
Industry, Academia |
| Educational level: |
Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Reduction, Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Carrying out procedures on animals, Designing procedures and projects, Taking care of animals, Killing animals |
| 3rs coverage: |
Partial coverage (e.g. a module) |
| Species covered: |
Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo), Mice (Mus musculus), Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Guinea-Pigs (Cavia porcellus), Other birds (other Aves), Zebrafish (Danio rerio) |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
1. Historical background Legislation and attitudes to animals and animal welfare in the UK. 2. An introduction to ethical aspects of the use of animals in scientific procedures 3. The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 The Certificate of Designation The Project Licence The Personal Licence Schedule 1 Schedule 2 Home Office guidance on the operation of the Act Home Office code of good practice for the housing and care of animals used in scientific procedures Other codes of good practice and guidelines 4. Other relevant legislation |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Learning outcome: |
The courses for function A to D cover the "Core" and "Function Specific" modules as detailed in the endorsed EU Document (see pages 37 and 38 in http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/guidance/education_training/en.pdf ), as well as the following additional "Task specific" Modules 20 Anaesthesia for minor procedures 21 Advanced anaesthesia 22 Principles of surgery |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
Functions A,C,D accredited by FELASA (www.felasa.eu) Function A,B,C,D accredited by the UK accreditation body (Universities' Accreditation Group) |
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