E-course for individuals carrying out the procedures on animals (a) and killing animals (d), according to Directive 2010/63/EU functions. The course is held according to the guidelineslink opens in new page. The theoretical component of the training occurs online via the digicampus.fi platform, where an examination must also be completed.
Learning outcomes
This course targets students at a career development stage where animal use is deemed necessary. Participants will gain insight into animal usage in scientific contexts and comprehend the necessity for ongoing education. The student will learn ethics, basic biology of mice and rats as well as gain training in handling minimally invasive techniques on live animals and humane methods of killing of mice and/or rats. After the course the student will have the right to perform procedures on practiced species under supervision until procedure- specific competence has been obtained through training. The course will cover EU directive 2010/63/EU article 23 function (a) carrying out procedures on animals and function (d) killing animals.
Following successful completion of the theoretical online exam, participation in practical training days is mandatory. Participants can opt for practical training modules focused on mice, rats. The exact dates of the practical training will be determined, with an estimated timeframe in May 2025.
In any question please contact:
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
e-mail: riin.kikkas@emu.ee
https://vl.emu.ee/link opens in new page
digicampus.fi
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