Core Modules
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If you are doing the basic core modules, you should tick (Day 1) and your chosen species module e.g. rodent , aquatic etc (Day 2)
The legal box is a stand alone module for those who have a done a previous qualifying course e.g in another member state.
Note : For the course you will need to be available for a 1.5 to 2 hour class on the ;
24/1/2024 @: 14.00 -15.30 ( Online via zoom)
1/2/2024 @ 14.00 -16.00 (Face to Face in TCD
8/2/2924 on line exam at 14.00-14.30 ( online supervised by zoom). This can be taken at a later date if necessary.
Price “Core modules” module 135€ ( Day 1)
Price “Species Specific” modules ( Day 2)
Rodent 150€ Others 250€.
To obtain an individual authorisation from HPRA you will need to do both a “core modules” course and a “species specific” course. ( eg rodent , large animal, wildlife , aquatic or dog and cat)
The core modules course consists of an introductory Zoom meeting . There is some preparatory work done online before the meeting.
After the initial zoom meeting you will then have a week to study the core online material followed a zoom meeting. You will have some material to prepare for this session.
The online material will take about 17 hours of study.
Please be aware that attendance at the second days meeting is a requirement .
The areas covered are:
Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU HPRA Inspector EU Modules 1
The two text books below (€85 extra plus P&P @ €5) 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.
NEW The design of animal experiments is also available as a free download at the above url
If you wish LAST to supply these please put tick the ‘Supply Texts’ Box in the application form. If you only want one of the books please put that into the comment box.
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NOTICE
Courses
NEXT COURSE 24/1/2024
Register here ( You will need to get a registration code)
This course has a face to face component in Dublin.
Species specific courses courses are self directed online courses.
Exams
All exams will be online .
Exams will be hosted online using Zoom.
The next dates are
14/12/23. @ 11.00
18/12/23 @ 11.00
11/1/24 @ 11.00
Please email sec@last-ireland.ie if you want to participate.
All results will be available at ‘MYLAST’