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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]