Day 1 General module.
This Module is a requirement for all workers who wish to use animals for research in Ireland.
The module consists of a single day’s lectures with preparatory work done on line before the lecture day.
The areas covered are:
History & Evolution of Science & Ethics EU Modules 2&9
Development of the Legislation EU Modules 1
Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU Lecture by HPRA Inspector EU Modules 1
Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU Lecture by HPRA Inspector EU Modules 1
Euthanasia Theory EU Modules 6.1
Recognition of Pain, Suffering and Distress EU Modules 5
Design & Management of Procedures and Project EU Modules 10
Animal specified factors affecting Research EU Modules 10
Safety
Anti-‐vivisection Discussion
The two text books below (85€ extra) are required resource material:
Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare, 4th Edition
Design of Animal Experiments
Reducing the Use of Animals in Research through Better Experimental Design Series HB14
You may have access to them via your library or your lab. You will need access to them to study for the exam.
If you wish LAST to supply these please put tick the ‘Supply Texts’ Box in the application form
UPDATE
Due to the ongoing situation it is not possible to schedule a face to face exam. If anybody is in urgent need to do an exam please email me.
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Next Day 1 and Rodent Day 2 4/5 June 2020 in TCD.
We are currently developing an ONLINE Day 1 module