With tutor James Bussell

This unit will enable learners to understand the principles of animal care (including those pertinent to laboratory animals such as supplementary regimes), housing, handling and biosecurity.

Hybrid learning – Combination of Zoom sessions and Face to Face days at the Advance Training Centre and Oxford University BMS. 25th Sept 1-3pm Zoom, 12th Oct 10.30-5pm at Advance, 26th October 10.30-4.30pm at Oxford BMS, 13th & 27th Nov 1-3pm Zoom 2026.

Course Details

Diploma Credits: 20

IAT CPD Credits: 45

Tutor: James Bussell

You will cover

• Environmental conditions
• Housing and routines
• Non-specific and specific defence
• Disease control

Key Skills you will develop

• An understanding of the use of refined methods for handling animals and an appreciation of why these methods are preferred over others
• A thorough understanding of appropriate housing and how animal welfare is maintained in the animal unit
• An understanding of different types of enrichment, its uses and how to develop an enrichment regime
• An understanding of the basis of biosecurity efforts, the risks and possible causes of infection outbreaks
• An understanding of the types of barriers and how to maintain and monitor them

*Further IAT fees may apply