Laboratory Animal Science, EU function ABD
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Owner/Developer: University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
| Country: |
Denmark |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
http://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/phd/phd_skoler/phdskolensundhedsvidenskab/phd_students/phd_courses/courses/klin_dyreforsoeg |
| Locations: |
Denmark |
| Description: | This course in compulsory for investigators, students and other persons involved in animal experiments. The course complies to legal requirements for qualification of persons working with laboratory animals, according Danish law and European regulations. EU function ABD is a prerequisite for persons carry out animal experiments, including euthanasia, and persons responsible for designing projects (license holders). The course is open to PhD students, master students and others with a corresponding background. Aim: To give participants basic knowledge of the application of animals in experimental medicine and biomedical research. This course is necessary for being able to perform animal experiments in research projects. Course content: Handling of laboratory animal species, laboratory animal genetics, gene modified animals, health aspects, anesthesia, euthanasia, experimental procedures, surgery, post-operative care, legislation, bio-ethics, biology of laboratory animals, housing and care of laboratory animals, clinical observations, animal welfare, humane endpoints and the design of animal experiments. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Free, Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
140 hours (5 ECTS) |
| Prerequisites: |
BSc, MSc |
| Target audience: |
Students |
| Target sectors: |
Academia |
| Educational level: |
University (Master), University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research) |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Carrying out procedures on animals, Designing procedures and projects, Killing animals |
| Species covered: |
Mice (Mus musculus), Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus), Sheep (Ovis aries) |
| Course level on animal species: |
Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
Handling of laboratory animal species, laboratory animal genetics, gene modified animals, health aspects, anesthesia, euthanasia, experimental procedures, surgery, post-operative care, legislation, bio-ethics, biology of laboratory animals, housing and care of laboratory animals, clinical observations, animal welfare, humane endpoints and the design of animal experiments. |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Learning outcome: |
To give participants basic knowledge of the application of animals in experimental medicine and biomedical research. This course is necessary for being able to perform animal experiments in research projects. |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
The course is approved by the Danish Animal Experiments Inspectorate |
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