lab animal training
Berlin Mouse Clinic for Neurology and Psychiatry
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Laboratory Animal Science (mouse/rat) - BERLIN, EU Function A, D (formerly FELASA B)

Laboratory animal science course, 2.5 days practical training, plus an online course for the theory

Our FELASA certified laboratory animal science course (mouse/rat) provides a thorough introduction to animal experimentation. The intensive practical training takes place in a small group in Berlin and lasts 2.5 days. The theory is provided as an online course beforehand, allowing you to follow your own time schedule. The syllable follows EU recommendations* for functions A "carrying out procedures on animals" as well as D "killing animals" and also covers modules 20 "Anasthesia for minor procedures" and 22 "Principles of surgury".

Course – Facts

Target audience

Scientists, postgraduates, students, animal caretakers and technical staff wishing to perform procedures on animals covered within EU function A. Veretinary training (ATF accredited)

Language

English or German (to be chosen during registration
Practical Training: English (German courses offered upon request)

Venue of practical training

Berlin

Duration

20 hours online course, 20 hours practical training in Berlin (2.5 days)

Course fee

1090 € plus VAT

Services included

  • online course, including examination
  • 20h practical training course in Berlin
  • Certificate
  • Lunch and snacks

Number of participants

Small groups of 2 – 12 people

Designing procedures and projects - EU Function B(formerly FELASA C)

Our advanced lab animal science course provides a thorough introduction into the design of animal studies as well as the requirements for legal authorisation. The theory (approx. 24h) is provided via E-Learning which allows you to work through the modules in your own time from the comfort of your home. The practical training in Berlin offers opportunities for hands-on exercises and group work to practise the transfer of your knowledge onto real-world scenarios. The syllabus complies with the training and further education framework* of the EU (Article 23, 2010/63 EU) and covers module 9 “Ethics, animal welfare and the three Rs (level 2)” as well as modules 10 and 11 “Design of procedures and projects (level 1 and 2). The prior or simultaneous completion of EU function A training is a prerequisite.

To enquire after our next course dates and register for this course please get in touch via our contact form on this website.

Course – Facts

Target audience

Scientists, Postgraduates, doctoral students, people who wish to design and lead scientific studies involving animals

Language

English

Venue of practical training

Berlin

Duration

24 hours online course, 16 hours practical training in Berlin (2 days)

Course fee

1290 € plus VAT

Services included

  • online course
  • practical training course in Berlin
  • exam
  • certificate
  • lunch, drinks and snacks

Number of participants

Small groups of 2 – 12 people

* Directive 2010/63/EU on protection of animals used for scientific purposes: education and training framework. 2018.