This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or short-term anaesthesia for a brief period and mild pain level procedure. Online only – 14th and 15th April 2026. All pre-course material will be available two weeks in advance of the course. Course Details Diploma Credits: […]

This unit provides information on the use of anaesthetics for surgical procedures. It also includes information on the use of anaesthetics to provide humane restraint during other, non-painful, procedures, such as imaging. After completion of this module, learners should have an understanding of factors influencing the selection and application of anaesthesia for these procedures. Online […]

This unit will develop skills in influencing and negotiating effectively and understanding of the importance of integrity, so the learner will be better placed to assert influence to achieve positive outcomes in the workplace and to access resources and support for their department. Face to Face learning – 29th & 30th June 2026 at the […]

With tutors Prof Paul Flecknell MA, VetMB, PhD, DLAS, FRCVS, FIAT (hon) and Matt Leach PhD This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain, suffering or distress which could be a result of […]

With tutor Michelle Stewart PhD This unit will provide learners with the key genetic principles required to be able to support work with genetically altered animals in research with a focus on mouse models. Hybrid learning – Face to face 8th September at Advance Training Centre, Online 10 am–12 pm on Tuesday 15th and Tuesday 22nd September […]

With tutor Alex Hardgrave PhD The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately. Hybrid learning – Online 9th September, practical face to face 16th September 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. Course Details Diploma Credits: 10 […]

This unit will provide learners with an introduction to the principles of good experimental design and reporting. The unit aims to develop the scientific skills and understanding of the learner by encouraging them to effectively research, review, analyse and debate current scientific theories from the available published literature, and draw accurate conclusions or action plans […]

With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS This unit will provide the learner with the opportunity to consider the concept of a ‘Culture of care’ and to discuss ways in which it can be developed within the animal facility. Hybrid – 23rd September at Advance. Online – Thursdays 1st,  8th and 15th October 2026. This course […]

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 […]