Laboratory Animal Science
The objective of this 2-week intensive course in laboratory animal science is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the human use and care of animals and for the quality of research. The content of the course is in line with recommendations of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) regarding the training of the (young) scientist whose research involves the use of vertrebrate animals.
The objective of this 2-week intensive course in laboratory animal science is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the human use and care of animals and for the quality of research. For the function ‘designing procedures and projects’ the Dutch government requires competency. The course consists of two parts, a basic course and a species-specific course rodents and rabbit. These two will give the required competence. When you successfully complete the basic course with the integrated species-specific course rodents and rabbit you will be competent to design procedures and projects and to execute simple procedures on these animals.The course may also be of interest for those who intend to set up and establish a similar course in their own country. For this purpose, during the course acquistion of teaching materials can be discussed with the course committee. The content of the course is in line with recommandations of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) regarding the training of the (young) scientist whose research involves the use of vertrebrate animals.
Course aim
The objective of the course is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of animals and for the quality of research. From the beginning of the course emphasis is placed on the facts that the scientist is the central person in the design and performance of animal experiments and that he/she has specific responsiblities with respect to the welfare of the animals used.
Study load
Monday - Friday from 9.00 until 18.00 PM (two weeks).
Costs
Course fee
€ 3985.00
The course fee of €3.985 includes hotel, dinner during course days, course materials and lunch.
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