Core Modules
Register for the May Course 17/5/23
Note : For the course you will need to be available for a 1.5 to 2 hour class on the ;
17/5/23 @: 14.00 -15.30 ( Online via zoom)
24/5/23 @ 14.00 -16.00 ( On line via zoom)
31/5/23 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 130€
Price Specific Specific modules Rodent 145€ Others 245€
This Module is a requirement for all workers who wish to use animals for research in Ireland.
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 go through the online material followed by a face to face meeting in TCD Dublin on the 19th of January
The online material will take about 15 hours of study.
Please be aware that attendance at the second days meeting in person 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.
Updated 24/3/23
NOTICE
Courses
NEXT COURSE 17/5/23
This course has a face to face component in Dublin on the 24/5/23 Register
Species specific courses courses are self directed online courses. Please register for these here
Exams
All exams will be online .
Exams will be hosted online using Zoom.
The next dates are ;
30/3/23. @ 11.00
13/4/23 @ 11.00
27/4/23 @ 11.00
Please email sec@last-ireland.ie if you want to participate.
All results will be available at ‘MYLAST’