Courses for persons working with animal experiments
Anyone who carries out animal experiments or works with laboratory animals as part of animal experiments requires a certificate of competence in accordance with TierSchVersV Annex 1 (formerly "Felasa Category B").
We are now offering a compact weekend course to learn the practical basics, from Friday to Sunday, with time to travel to and from the course.
The necessary theory can be completed online at your own pace beforehand. The course also includes a 3R (replace, reduce, refine) module, which is mentioned in the certificate of participation.
A team experienced in laboratory animal science and teaching is available as supervisors. At least 5 supervisors are on site for a maximum of 20 participants.
The theory can be completed in German or English, and the documents are also available in both languages. The theory courses are available online from approx. 10 weeks before the date. Allow approx. 20 hours for this.
The course language is German, but an English-taught course can also be offered if required. The documents for the practical part are available in German and English.
Learning assessments are carried out both in theory and in practice and certificates are issued upon successful completion.
Organiser: Akademie für Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Technik
Project management: Dr S. Ott
Participation fee: Practical part incl. training material and refreshments during breaks
Legally accountable head: Dr S. Ott
Further lecturers: Dr A. Hoffmann, Dr J. Mönchenberg
Short CV Dr S. Ott: Specialist veterinarian for laboratory animal science, lecturer in laboratory animal science courses since 1989, establishment of courses according to category Felasa B and C and according to TierSchVersV Annex 1, Section 3, numerous specialist contributions at conferences, main focus: Anaesthesia, pathology, hygiene, animal husbandry, stress recording, 3R, many years of experience as Animal Welfare Officer and member of the Ethics Committee at the licensing authority, member of the GV-SOLAS committee for animal-friendly laboratory animal husbandry
Ulm University,
Uni Ost, N24, rooms 251-252
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11,
89081 Ulm
From Ulm main station, bus line 5 and tram line 2 run every 10 minutes to Science City (journey time approx. 20 minutes). From the "University Süd" stop, it is about a 5-minute walk through the University grounds; follow the signs to the Dental Clinic.
The taxi journey from the main railway station takes 15 to 20 minutes (depending on traffic).
From the B10, take the University/Kliniken Oberer Eselsberg exit onto the Berliner Ring, then turn left at the traffic lights into Albert-Einstein-Allee. Paid parking spaces are available in the multi-storey car park Ost or Parkhaus Mitte; follow the signs to the Dental Clinic.
The course is aimed exclusively at people who work or will work in animal experiments, from PhD students to postdocs and technical staff members. The prerequisite is appropriate training; (akad.: ) education in the life sciences, e.g. a degree in Natural Sciences (undergraduate/bachelor's degree) or work in an animal research group.
In the practical part, certain skills are tested on site. Their mastery is a prerequisite for the practical certificate.
The theory and practical certificates are issued together at the end of the course. If only the theory part is passed, the theory certificate will be sent out. It retains its validity.
Online course via LAS interactive, Marburg
The theoretical training takes place over a training period of two months, at an individual pace and at your own pace.
The theory course and documents are available in German or English.
Start: 10 weeks before the start of the practical part
Exam: The online exam is activated 2 weeks after the start of the course and is available to participants until 12 days before the start of the practical part (Sunday). On the last possible examination day for the first examination attempt, the examination is available until 18:00 CET.
It is possible to retake the exam free of charge until 18:00 CET on the Sunday before the start of the practical part.
Course 01 - general, with content on surgical interventions
Basic knowledge according to TierSchVersV for working with laboratory animals. This includes in particular
Course 01.1 - Mouse
Species-specific content on working with mice, including in particular
Course 01.2 - Rat
Species-specific content on working with rats, including in particular
Course 01.3 - Rabbit
Species-specific content for working with rabbits, including in particular
Exam:
Pass mark and retake option:
The online exam covers all sections. Examinations are deemed to have been passed if 70% of the questions are answered correctly.
The examination is a personal examination achievement that must be completed by the candidate without the help of other persons. The use of any documents or other aids is not permitted.
The online examination can be repeated once free of charge in the event of failure. Repeat examinations must always be successfully completed before the start of the practical part.
Data protection:
For theory training, the Academy will pass on your surname, first name, date of birth, place/country of birth, salutation, academic title and, for registration purposes, your professional/student email address to Las interactive.
The data, with the exception of the professional/student e-mail address, is issued in the certificate of attendance to enable the authorities to clearly identify the person.
Friday: 11:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 8:00 - 18:45
Sunday: 8:00 - approx. 16:30
Please note: This is a compact course. In order to cover the required practical hours and still allow you a weekend course with sensible travelling to and from, these will be three very strenuous days with few and only relatively short breaks.
