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Certificate in Laboratory Animal Medicine
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Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine - Theory$________________________
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Applied Laboratory Animal Medicine I
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Applied Laboratory Animal Medicine II
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Applied Laboratory Animal Medicine III
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Endorsed by the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners.
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A certificate program designed to provide continuing education and
applied training
for licensed U.S. veterinarians working in the
field of Laboratory Animal Medicine.
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WHY
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Certificate in
Laboratory Animal Medicine
The Certificate in Laboratory Animal Medicine provides continuing education and applied
training for licensed U.S. veterinarians employed in the field of laboratory animal
medicine. The Certificate program is suitable for veterinarians with busy schedules, looking
for a flexible professional development program, combining online education with short,
intensive, applied courses.
The Certificate program consists of four courses, totalling 160 hours of study. Introduction to
Laboratory Animal Medicine –Theory, a self-study core course, is offered online via the World
Wide Web. Applied Laboratory Animal Medicine I, II and III each consist of short, intensive,
1-week placements at regional training centers. Learners will spend 40 hours per week at these
facilities acquiring specialized knowledge and skills. The regional training centers are Association
for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accredited facilities.
Why the Certificate in
Laboratory Animal Medicine?
Veterinarians working in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine need the necessary
knowledge and skills to evaluate animal care and ethics protocols.
Topics covered include an overview of research animal care and use in the USA, ethics of
experimentation, animal models and alternatives, factors affecting research data, anesthesia,
analgesia and euthanasia, microbiological quality control, zoonoses and biosafety.
Program Cost
The Certificate program is $4995.00 US excluding travel, meals and accommodations for
the three applied modules. Payment can be made on a per module basis, at $1248.75
per module.
Canc ellatio n P o l icy
A refund, less a $125.00 administration fee will be issued provided written notification
of withdrawal is received by the Open Learning and Educational Support at least seven
calendar days prior to the start date of a module. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Eligibility
The online introductory module is open to veterinarians licensed in one U.S. state. The
applied modules are open to veterinarians holding a valid license in one state in the
U.S. and employed in Laboratory Animal Medicine. Please include a copy of pertinent
documentation when you register for the courses as proof of eligibility.
How to Register
Register by mail, fax, phone or online:
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Skills acquired in each of the applied modules include animal handling, blood and
sample collection, protocol review and the function of the Animal Care committee.
This program is endorsed by the American Society of Laboratory
Animal Practitioners.
Modules - Introductory and Applied
The Introductory online module is offered three times annually, in February, May and
October. The online course can be completed at your own pace, but must be completed no
later than nine weeks after commencement of the course offering.
The three applied modules will be administered through Open Learning and Educational
Support and the Academic Coordinator. The applied placements may be completed
consecutively or scheduled throughout the year. The maximum time allowed to complete the
Certificate is two years from the commencement of the first course.
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