Experimental Fish (Experimental Fish)
Owner/Developer: University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)
| Country: |
Canada |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English, French |
| Url: |
http://www.upei.ca/professionaldevelopment/course/experimental-fish |
| Created: |
01 January 0001 |
| Description: |
General Course Information
The online course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Participants have up to one month from the date of registration to complete the course, unless otherwise specified. The course contains seven (7) modules. At the end of each module participants are required to complete a short-quiz directly related to that module’s content. The minimum acceptable passing grade for each module’s quiz is 80%. Upon completion of the modules and successful completion of the accompanying quizzes, participants receive a certificate of completion from the Canadian Aquaculture Institute. This document will certify that the participant has completed the core components as outlined in the Canadian Council on Animal Care National Institutional Aquatic Animal user training syllabus. The Experimental Fish course is available in two versions: Canadian Version – available in English and French; and United States Version Course Objectives The Experimental Fish will instruct participants on: The role and structure of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (Canadian Version) The regulations, policies and guidelines that oversee the care, handling and human treatment of animals in the United States (US Version) The ethical issues surrounding experimental animal use Factors (e.g. stress, disease, husbandry) affecting research Anesthesia and euthanasia for fish Considerations of selection and set-up of laboratory holding systems Water quality parameters Feed and nutrition for fish Aquatic animal identification and monitoring Recognizing pain, stress and distress in aquatic animals Interdependence of health factors for aquatic animals Humane endpoints Physical, chemical and biological hazards in aquatic animal facilities |
| Format: |
Interactive online resources |
| Presence: |
Optional / Voluntary |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical |
| Duration: |
5 hours |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
The Experimental Fish course is designed for individuals and organizations that “use” fin in research, teaching and testing applications. |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers, Regulators and policy-makers, Teachers and educators, Technicians, Managers, Scientific officers / Project managers, Professionals (e.g. veterinarians) |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry, Governmental bodies, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Consulting, SMEs |
| Educational level: |
Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Carrying out procedures on animals, Ethics, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Partial coverage (e.g. a module) |
| Species covered: |
Other Fish (other Pisces) |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
Module 1: Regulation of Experimental Animal Care and Use
1.1 Animal Welfare in the U.S 1.2 Animal Welfare Assurances 1.3 Responsibilities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees 1.4 Roles and Responsibilities of Laboratory Animal Users and Care Providers 1.5 Categories of Pain and Distress 1.6 Regulation of Experimental Animal Use Quiz Module 2: Ethical Issues of Experimental Animal Use 2.1 The Animal Welfare Movement 2.2 Scientific Integrity 2.3 Replacement, Reduction and Refinement: The Three Rs 2.4 Contentious Issues of Experimental Animal Use 2.5 Ethical Issues of Experimental Animal Use Quiz Module 3: Fish as Research Animals 3.1 Fish as Experimental Models 3.2 Responsibility of the Investigator 3.3 Role of the Animal Care Technician / Veterinarian in Research 3.4 Environmental Enrichment for Aquatic Animals 3.5 Humane Endpoints 3.6 Fish as a Research Animal Quiz Module 4: Aquatic Animal Facilities 4.1 Aquatic Animal Holding Facilities 4.2 Facility Operation and Maintenance Issues 4.3 Standard Operating Procedures 4.4 Disinfection Protocols 4.5 Aquatic Animal Facilities Quiz Module 5: Aquatic Animal Care 5.1 Water Quality Parameters Required for Life Support 5.2 Other Water Quality Parameters 5.3 Fish Feeding and Nutrition 5.4 Animal Records and Monitoring 5.5 Aquatic Animal Transport and Acclimation 5.6 Aquatic Animal Handling and Restraint Quiz Module 6: Fish Disease, Anesthesia, and Euthanasia 6.1 Fish Disease 6.2. Anesthesia 6.3 Euthanasia 6.4 Additional Resources on Fish Care and Use 6.5 Fish Disease, Anesthesia, and Euthanasia Quiz Module 7: Occupational Health and Safety in Aquatic Animal Facilities 7.1 Physical Hazards 7.2 Chemical Hazards 7.3 Biological Hazards 7.4 Occupational Health & Safety Quiz |
| Legislative framework: |
Other |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
The Canadian Aquaculture Institute (CAI) |
| Qualification received: |
Certificate of completion |
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