Laboratory Animal Science Course (1) (Laboratory Animal Science Course)
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Owner/Developer: Linköping University
| Country: |
Sweden |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://liu.se/medfak/forskning/fun/forskarutbildningskurser/laboratory-animal-sciences-las-web-baserad?l=sv |
| Created: |
28 January 2013 |
| Locations: |
Sweden |
| City: |
Linköping |
| Description: | The course Laboratory Animal Sciences (LAS) is provided by the Medical Faculty at Linköping University. The course comprises of four modules (A-D). The first two modules (A-B) are theoretical, the third (C) is practical, and the fourth (D) is a theoretical module intended for individuals responsible for animal experiments. Participation in Module D is a prerequisite in order to be able to write an ethical application. LAS is a third cycle education course and is compulsory for all PhD students at Linköping University who are engaged in animal experiments. The modules A-C are open for all students/employees at Linköping University. The course is free of charge provided the student/employee is going to perform animal research. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Interactive online resources, Lecture |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Free, Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Frequency: |
Not defined |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers, Teachers and educators, Technicians |
| Target sectors: |
Academia |
| Educational level: |
University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research), Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Carrying out procedures on animals, Designing procedures and projects, Taking care of animals, Killing animals, Ethics, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Full coverage (a dedicated course) |
| Species covered: |
No species is addressed specifically |
| Course level on animal species: |
Advanced course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
- Swedish and EU legislation regarding work with laboratory animals - Alternative methods and animal protection organisations - Animal welfare and ethical aspects of using animals - Housing, breeding, including genetic manipulations, and nutrition of laboratory animals - Occupational health and safety - Comparative anatomy, biology, physiology and pathology - Health, behaviour, stress and diseases in laboratory animals - Experimental surgery, anaesthesia, analgesia and euthanasia - Critical analysis of scientific papers and design of an animal studies |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Learning outcome: |
Knowledge and understanding - list and describe the responsibilities of authorities, organizations and officials, involved in legislation, issuing permissions and supervision of animal experiments - describe general laws and provisions regarding the use of animals in research, including housing, breeding, marking and record keeping - describe potential health hazards for people working with laboratory animals - give examples on differences in anatomy, biology and breeding of different experimental animals Competence and skills - apply ethical considerations built on the 3´Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) in the care and use of laboratory animals - handle rodents with the animal welfare in focus - Assess animal welfare, health and diseases in rodents and how to monitor animals during anaesthesia - critical analysis of a scientific paper with ethical considerations built on the 3’Rs - argue and defend a written ethical application Judgment and approach -determine experimental and humane endpoints for animal experiments -design animal experiments using proper methods for a qualitative research |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
Approved by the Research and PhD studies Committee, Faculty Board of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University |
| Qualification received: |
Certificate |
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