Course content is based on "Education and
Training Framework".
It is recommended to start working from Module 1. The materials are meant to be worked with for about 6-7 hours a day and completed within 6 days.
The modules and expected time to be spend for the module:
Core modules
1. National legislation - 2 h
2. Ethics, animal welfare and the Three Rs (level 1) - 2 h
3.1. Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (theory) - 3 h
4. Animal care, health, and management – species specific (theory) - 8 h
5. Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific - 2,5 h
6.1. Humane methods of killing (theory) - 1,5 h
Function A - Specific Modules
3.2. Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) – during practical part
7. Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) - 1,5 h
8. Minimally invasive procedures without and with anaesthesia –
species specific (skills) – during practicals - opens latest 22.02.23
Function D - Specific Modules
3.2. Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) - during practical part
6.2. Humane methods of killing (skills) - during practical part
Additional Task Specific Modules
20. Anaesthesia for minor procedures – 2,5 h NB! Mandatory - Calculation exercise
21. Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures – 2,5 h
22. Principles of surgery - 2,5 h
As bonus there is one Module from Function B
10. Design of procedures and projects (level 1) - 3 h
50. Local module - up to 30 min
- Teacher
Kai Õkva