LTK Module 20 - Introductory Course in Laboratory Animal Science: "Non rodent" species
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Owner/Developer: University of Zurich (UZH)
| Country: |
Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.ltk.uzh.ch/en/teaching-and-training |
| Locations: |
Switzerland |
| City: |
Zurich |
| Description: |
The course is primarily aimed at persons conducting animal experiments with animal species other than laboratory rodents. In order to fulfill the legal requirements of 40 h training and be entitled to the certificate for “Persons conducting animal experiments”, each participant is expected to attend the lectures in general theory and 3 days of training related to the species of choice. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
40 hours |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
The participant must prove that they are going to undertake animal experiment in the near future. |
| Target audience: |
Researchers, Scientific officers / Project managers |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry |
| Educational level: |
Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Models of animals (e.g. mannequins, simulators, cadavers), Carrying out procedures on animals, Taking care of animals |
| 3rs coverage: |
Full coverage (a dedicated course) |
| Species covered: |
No species is addressed specifically |
| Course level on animal species: |
Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
– Biology of the species or group of species and special requirement – Husbandry, capture, handling – Identification, marking, fixation – Diseases, indicators of disturbed welfare, euthanasia – Anesthesia and analgesia – Interventions and sampling methods – Specific requirements concerning experimental design – Behaviour, indicators of stress and pain – Animal models |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
Federation of Swiss Cantonal Veterinary Officers (VSKT) |
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