ETPLAS (Education and Training Platform for Laboratory Animal Science)

ETPLAS is an information portal to enable information sharing and communication between training providers, approval/accrediting bodies, employers and Member-State authorities. It is composed of a Stakeholders’ Board, an Executive Committee, and a Stakeholder Group.

ETPLAS is the result of principles within the EU Education and Training Framework guidance document which proposed a modular training framework.

The aims of ETPLAS are:

• to be a forum for exchanging information on LAS education and training for all stakeholders
• to give training providers the necessary information to establish E & T courses
• to give the user community information on available E & T courses
• to provide authorities and employers with the necessary information to facilitate the process of mutual recognition of education & training to promote free movement of personnel involved in Laboratory Animal Science.

The ETPLAS website includes:

• EU modules for Education and Training in Laboratory Animal Science and Alternatives to Animal Use
• Advice on DOPS (Directly Observed Practical Skills) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Information about existing accrediting bodies and quality assurance
• Information on harmonisation and mutual recognition of courses
• Recommendations about continuing professional development
• A Glossary
• A News section

See also Norecopa's collection of links to alternatives databases