Laboratory Animal Science EU Function ABD
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Owner/Developer: Faculty of Health and Medicial Sciences, University of Copenhagen (KU)
| Country: |
Denmark |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
http://abd-course.ku.dk |
| Created: |
01 September 2016 |
| Founding source: |
University of Copenhagen |
| City: |
Copenhagen; Reykjavik |
| Description: | Trains Laboratory animal academic staff to the functions A, B and D as described in the Directive, and in accordance with the consensus document (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/guidance/education_training/en.pdf) |
| Format: |
Computer assisted learning, Hands-on training, Interactive online resources, Other |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
7.5 ECTS = 200 hours |
| Group size: |
5.0 |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
Relevant bachelor degree (medicial, veterinary, pharmaceutical or biological) |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry, Contract Research Organizations (CROs) |
| Educational level: |
University (Master), University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research), Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Reduction, Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Models of animals (e.g. mannequins, simulators, cadavers), 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: |
Rodents, Mice (Mus musculus), Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Guinea-Pigs (Cavia porcellus), Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus [Syrian] & cricetulus griseus [Chinese]), Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus), Hamsters |
| Course level on animal species: |
Introductory course, Basic course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
The course gives as practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research. The theory is given as a number of online teaching modules including lectures, case work, and quizzes. Plenum discussions in a lecture room with a teacher will be offered three times during the block. The student is expected to be reading in the curriculum. Practical exercises handling live animals with instructors are given as three mandatory sessions that the students need to sign in for. Performance will be evaluated during these exercises. The students are expected to be prepared by reading a manual and watching videos prior to the exercises sessions. Written examination, 2 hours under invigilation To achieve the grade passed, the student shall (in an adequate level) be able to: Knowledge: •understand that animal experimentation is complicated and requires current training to secure the well-being of the animals and the scientific outcome •explain the biological basis of laboratory animal breeding and maintenance, housing and management including basic genetics and reproduction, health monitoring, housing and handling (pre-, intra and post-procedural) •explain the legal basis for animal experimentation •explain and critically evaluate the scientific methods applied within animal experimentation including blood sampling, injections, principles for drug-development and testing, anesthesia and analgesia and evaluation of pain -and stress related behaviour in laboratory animals •discuss the basic biology of laboratory animals including behavioural and physiological needs •explain and critically evaluate basic knowledge relating to design and evaluation of studies using live animals Skills: •discuss and evaluate the basic principles on how to use animals for research •discuss and evaluate principles of procedures on their future experiments •discuss, evaluate and argue about the ethical basis for the use of animals for research •handle, do minor procedures and kill rodents for research at a level sufficient to fulfill learning outcomes 3.2.1. , 8.1. , 8.2., 8.3. , 6.2.1. , and 6.2.2. of the EU Guidance Paper ( http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/guidance/education_training/en.pdf) Full and satisfactory participation in practical exercises is mandatory. To be allowed for the written exam the student must perform according to the claims of the EU Guidance Paper ( http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf). If this is not the case the student will be called for follow up exercises during the course period. If performance is still not acceptable the student will without entering the practical exam be graded 'not passed'. |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Learning outcome: |
After completing the course the student is expected to: Knowledge •understand that animal experimentation is complicated and requires current training to secure the well-being of the animals and the scientific outcome •explain the biological basis of laboratory animal breeding and maintenance, housing and management including basic genetics and reproduction, health monitoring, housing and handling (pre-, intra and post-procedural) •explain the legal basis for animal experimentation •explain and critically evaluate the scientific methods applied within animal experimentation including blood sampling, injections, principles for drug-development and testing, anesthesia and analgesia and evaluation of pain -and stress related behaviour in laboratory animals •discuss the basic biology of laboratory animals including behavioural and physiological needs •explain and critically evaluate basic knowledge relating to design and evaluation of studies using live animals Skills •organize self-training on handling and procedures in the most common laboratory animals •discuss and evaluate the basic principles on how to use animals for research •discuss and evaluate principles of procedures on their future experiments •discuss, evaluate and argue about the ethical basis for the use of animals for research Competencies •independently take responsibility to implement and further develop practical skills in handling of common rodents used for research •independently take responsibility to implement and further develop practical skills in the performance of basic animal experiments •achieve a personal license to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 and the Danish executive order No 12 of 07/01/2016 §56 |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
Ministry of Environment and Food; University of Copenhagen Study Board for Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations |
| Qualification received: |
7.5 Master ECTS; a FELASA accredited diploma for all ABD modules |
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