Timo Nevalainen
National Laboratory Animal Centre, University of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland
FELASA identifies four categories of competence, which have also been adopted by the Council of Europe (1993). Furthermore, FELASA has published guidelines for each of these categories; these have received widespread approval. The guidelines list topics and subtopics which should be taught. However, the FELASA guidelines for education do not address the depth of study or make recommendations for the qualifications of the educators. In order to avoid confusion or inappropriate reference to FELASA guidelines, the FELASA Board established a working group on the topic. The working group proposes that fulfilment of the criteria described, subject to assessment and approval by a FELASA Accreditation Board, would entitle the organization concerned to describe the course as offering 'FELASA Accredited Training' during the period of validity of the approval. The document encompasses all categories of FELASA competence (A-D) and only programs leading to full development of competence in categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B, C and/or D will be considered for accreditation. The FELASA board envisages that the FELASA accreditation scheme could assure the quality of education and training in laboratory animal science and in addition promote further harmonization.
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