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SUMMARY:Training and developing staff in the workplace
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS\nThis unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective work-based training.  Learners will leave the course with sufficient knowledge\, confidence and skills so they can design\, deliver and set assessments to effectively develop work-based knowledge\, attitudes and skills effectively. \nOnline only – 8th October & 22nd October live webinars 4pm 2026. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 15\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 15\n\nTutor: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Work based learning\n 	Learning\n 	Learner support\n 	Training\n 	Communication\n 	Legislation\n\nKey skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to evaluate the need to train and develop people in the workplace\n 	Ability to devise appropriate and productive training sessions and programmes\n 	Apply the principles of training in the workplace to develop knowledge\, skills or behaviours required by your organisation\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
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SUMMARY:Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians
DESCRIPTION:Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments\, best laboratory practice\, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment\, pipetting skills\, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions. \nA sustainability module is also included to highlight ways to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory work. Participants will explore practical ways to improve sustainability in the laboratory by reducing energy consumption and minimising the use of plastics and water and promoting more sustainable supply chain practices. \nWho is this for? \n\n\n 	Animal Technicians who would like to develop their laboratory skills\n\nAfter the course you will be able to: \n\n\n 	Read and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms\n 	Process blood samples for further analysis\n 	Correctly use fume hoods\, biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment\n 	Choose the correct pipette for your task and perform common pipetting techniques\n 	Set up and use balances to accurately weigh both substances and animals.\n 	Calculate doses of substances and prepare them accurately.\n 	Adjust the pH of solutions\n 	Incorporate sustainability considerations into laboratory work to support efficient and environmentally responsible research
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/laboratory-skills-for-animal-technicians-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia
DESCRIPTION:With tutors Romuald Binet PhD & Ilaria Cervellini PhD\nThis unit provides an introduction to the theory relating to minor procedures.  It provides information about appropriate methods of handling and restraint and describes appropriate techniques for injection\, dosing and sampling relevant to the species.  It should provide information sufficient for individuals to understand what will be required of them before they go on to be trained in the practical aspects of these skills whilst under supervision. \n15th and 16th October 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutors: Romuald Binet\, Hannah Davis\, & Ilaria Cervellini\nYou will cover\n\n 	Anatomy and physiology\n 	Behavioural monitoring\n 	Administration and withdrawal routes\n 	Refinement\n 	Evidence-based research (or lack of it) relating to administration of substances\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Knowledge and understanding of the impact of animal handling and restraint on animal welfare\n 	Knowledge and understanding of techniques/procedures including\, for example\, injection\, sampling and dosing techniques (routes/volumes/frequency)\, dietary modification\, gavage\, tissue biopsy\, behavioural tests\, use of metabolic cages\n 	Knowledge and understanding of the need for rigour and consistency in conducting scientific procedures and the correct recording and handling of samples\n 	Knowledge and understanding of methods for minimising the impact on the animals subject to scientific procedures\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
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SUMMARY:Mouse Necropsy and Tissue Processing
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during the process. It then covers considerations for the treatment of tissues collected at necropsy\, some of the routinely used solutions and the cutting in of tissues in preparation for histological processing and embedding. \nFollowing the course\, you will be able to: \n\n\n 	Perform a basic standard mouse necropsy\n 	Describe gross observations at necropsy\n 	Gain an understanding of the rapid ‘emergency’ opening\n 	Select suitable tissues for histology and further analysis\n 	Perform a standard cut-in\n\nWho is this for: \n\n\n 	Researchers\n 	Animal Technicians\n 	PhD Students\n\n\n\nThis training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant\, high quality training. Upon completion of this course\, attendees can claim 48 CPD points.
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