Training
Training modules
Information about training modules 1 to 5.
Module 1
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Historical background:
Legislation and attitudes to animals and animal welfare in the United Kingdom
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An introduction to ethical aspects of the use of animals in scientific procedures
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The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986:
The Certificate of Designation
The Project Licence
The Personal Licence
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Home Office Guidance on the Operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
Home Office Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of
Animals used in Scientific Procedures
Other codes of Practice and Guidelines
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Other relevant legislation
Module 2
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Recognition of wellbeing, pain, suffering or distress in the relevant species
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Handling and restraint of the relevant species
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Humane methods of killing appropriate to the relevant species
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Local procedures:
Security
Administration
Supply of animals
Disposal of animals
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Personal Health and Safety
Module 3
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Biology and husbandry of the relevant species
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Common diseases and recognition in the relevant species
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Health monitoring and disease prevention or control:
General principles
Principles of gnotobiology
Local practices and procedures
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Introduction to anaesthesia and analgesia in the relevant species
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Conduct of minor procedures in the relevant species:
Common methods of dosing
Common methods of sampling
Minor procedures not requiring sedation, analgesia or
general anaesthesia
Other minor procedures involving sedation, analgesia or
brief general anaesthesia
Module 4
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Surgical anaesthesia and analgesia in the relevant species
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Conduct of surgical procedures:
Principles of surgery
Common surgical procedures
Post-surgical care and monitoring
Module 5
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Ethical aspects of the use of live animals
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Analysis of the literature:
Critical appraisal
Literature searches
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Alternatives:
Refinement
Reduction
Replacement
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Project design:
Plan of work
Good laboratory practice
Appropriate laboratory methods
Selection of appropriate animal models
Appropriate statistical methods
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Project licence management:
Responsibilities
Supervision of personnel and programme of work
Record keeping requirements
Annual return of procedures
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Legal aspects - European, and wider international context
