Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers
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Owner/Developer: Lund University
| Country: |
Sweden |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.med.lu.se/english/intramed/teaching_research/phd_students_supervisors/for_phd_students/courses/compulsory_courses/laboratory_animal_science_for_researchers |
| Created: |
01 January 2017 |
| Locations: |
Sweden |
| City: |
Lund |
| Description: | This is a compulsory course for doctoral students at Lund University who aim to work with animals. You will register specifically for the species you aim to work with. No previous qualifications required. The course is equivalent to a FELASA B level but not yet formally certified by Felasa. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Interactive online resources |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
40 hours (online part) |
| Frequency: |
Not defined |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers, Technicians |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry, Contract Research Organizations (CROs) |
| Educational level: |
University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research), Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Replacement, Reduction, Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Other, Carrying out procedures on animals, Killing animals, Ethics, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Full coverage (a dedicated course) |
| Species covered: |
Mice (Mus musculus), Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Guinea-Pigs (Cavia porcellus), Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus [Syrian] & cricetulus griseus [Chinese]), Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus), Other birds (other Aves), Reptiles (Reptilia), Zebrafish (Danio rerio), Other Fish (other Pisces), Other species |
| Course level on animal species: |
Advanced course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
Module 1: Ethics and Animal Use Module 2: Swedish Legislation Module 3: Animal Records Module 4: Identification Methods Module 5: Humane Endpoints Module 6: Biology Module 7: Ethology Module 8: Husbandry Module 9: Animal Care and Supervision Module 10: Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Euthanasia Module 11: Diseases in Laboratory Animals Module 12: Animal Experimental Methodology Module 13: Genetically Modified Organisms Module 14: Alternative Methods Module 15: Safety in Biomedical Facilities |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Learning outcome: |
The course is equivalent to a FELASA B level but not yet formally certified by Felasa. |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
university. |
| Qualification received: |
Certificate valid for operate with animals. 3 University credits for the full course, 2 credits when the practical part is not completed. |
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