Laboratory Animal Science - Theoretical
Code
101088
Academic unit
NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
Department
Physiology
Credits
3
Teacher in charge
Profª. Doutora Ana Isabel Moura Santos
Objectives
Designed for future experimental animals users this module aims to teach the theoretical background for the use of animals in accordance with the European animal welfare recommendations. Includes the practical training required by law (Decree-Law 113/2013) for creditation to perform the functions (a) carrying out procedures on animals; (b) designing procedures and projects; (c) taking care of animals; or
(d) killing animals. This module complements the practical training required for these functions, enabling the participants use animals in research only after obtaining accreditation from the Portuguese competent Authority Direcção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária.
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