Research Animal Training – An interactive resource hub.

Training resources for animal research

National Legislation (EU1)

Understand the national and international legal and regulatory framework within which projects involving animals are constructed and managed and of the legal responsibilities of the people involved.
Ethics, Animal Welfare and the 3Rs (EU2)

Identify the ethical and welfare issues raised by the use of animals in scientific procedures and understand the basic principles of the 3Rs.
Basic and Appropriate Biology (EU3)

Discover the basic principles of animal behaviour, care, biology and husbandry.
Animal Care, Health and Management (EU4)

Examine information on various aspects of animal health, care and management including, environmental controls, husbandry practices, diet, health status and disease.
Recognition of Pain, Suffering and Distress (EU5)

Identify the normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain, suffering or distress.
Humane Methods of Killing (EU6.1)

Learn the principles of humane killing including descriptions of the different methods available and information to help you compare the methods permitted to determine the most appropriate method.
Minor Procedures without Anaesthesia (EU7)

An introduction to the theory relating to minor procedures and information about appropriate methods of handling, restraint, appropriate techniques for injection, dosing and sampling relevant to the species.
Anaesthesia for Minor Procedures (EU20)

Guidance and information for individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or short-term anaesthesia for a brief period and mild pain level procedure.
Advanced Anaesthesia for Surgical or Prolonged Procedures (EU21)

Guidance for individuals who, during their work with animals, anaesthetise them for surgical or other painful procedures, or will anaesthetise them for other procedures for longer than 15 minutes.
Principles of Surgery (EU22)

Guidance on the principles of pre-operative animal assessment and care, preparations for surgery including equipment preparation and aseptic technique and the principles of successful surgery.
Procedures With Care

A series of tutorials to assist you to develop your skills in the administration of substances and applying best practice in aseptic surgical techniques in laboratory rodents.
Laboratory Animal Science Webinars

A collection of webinars on a variety of topics presented by members of our development team.
Information for course attendees

Guidance when studying to pass courses.
UK Licence Requirements

The modules required to apply for a UK licence under A(SP)A.
Our Team

Meet the resource development team.
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