FELASA recommendations for the education and training of laboratory animal technicians: category A: report of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations Working Group on Education of Animal Technicians (Category A) accepted by the FELASA Board of Management.

FELASA recommendations for the education and training of laboratory animal technicians: category A: report of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations Working Group on Education of Animal Technicians (Category A) accepted by the FELASA Board of Management.

MedLine Citation:	PMID: 20427379 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
Abstract/OtherAbstract:	The future laboratory animal technician in Europe will be provided with three different levels of education. All candidates have to start with an introductory course to reach level A0. At this level (A0) they will be able to assist in the laboratory animal facility by undertaking limited specific duties under supervision. Most A0 assistants will continue their education and training for at least one year while in full-time employment. This process will include continual assessment with the option of a final examination to become qualified at level A1. A1 represents a comprehensively educated laboratory animal technician with theoretical background knowledge and practical skills. Some of the A1 laboratory animal technicians may continue specific education for at least another year of full-time employment. They will develop knowledge and expertise as well as supervisory and basic managerial skills in order to obtain level A2.

Authors:	J Weiss Convenor; V Bukelskiene; Ph Chambrier; L Ferrari; M van der Meulen; M Moreno; F Mulkens; H Sigg; N Yates
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Publication Detail:	Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-04-28
Journal Detail:	Title: Laboratory animals Volume: 44 ISSN: 1758-1117 ISO Abbreviation: Lab. Anim. Publication Date: 2010 Jul
Date Detail:	Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-09-28 Revised Date: -
Medline Journal Info:	Nlm Unique ID: 0112725 Medline TA: Lab Anim Country: England
Other Details:	Languages: eng Pagination: 163-9 Citation Subset: IM
Affiliation:	FELASA, BCM Box 2989, London, UK. j.weiss@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:	Animal Husbandry / education, standards Animal Technicians / education Animal Welfare Animals Animals, Laboratory Education* Education, Veterinary* / standards Europe Health Planning Guidelines Laboratory Animal Science / education, standards Laboratory Personnel / education, standards

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