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SUMMARY:Principles of surgery
DESCRIPTION:With tutors Prof Paul Flecknell MA\, VetMB\, PhD\, DLAS\, FRCVS\, FIAT (hon) and Dr Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS\nThis unit covers principles of pre-operative animal assessment and care\, preparations for surgery including equipment preparation and aseptic technique and the principles of successful surgery. The unit provides information about possible complications\, post-operative care and monitoring along with details of the healing process. It also covers more practical elements\, for example\, the demonstration of commonly used instruments and provides an opportunity for trainees to practice some of the practical aspects of surgical technique\, such as methods of suturing\, using appropriate non-animal models. \nOnline only – 12th and 13th Nov 2026. All pre-course material will be available two weeks in advance. \nWe highly recommend completion of the level 5 units Anaesthesia for minor procedures\, and Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures before attending this unit. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutors: Paul Flecknell & Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Anatomy and physiology\n 	Legislation\n 	Surgical procedures\n 	Refinement\n 	Tissue healing\n 	Problems\n 	Record keeping\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to describe the planning of surgical procedures and discuss the competencies required of all personnel involved\n 	Knowledge and understanding of possible causes of delayed or impaired wound healing or other post-surgical complications and describe ways in which these can be avoided or\, if they occur\, treated\n 	Ability to demonstrate competence in surgical techniques\, including ablations and incisions and their closure by methods appropriate to the tissue concerned\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/principles-of-surgery-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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SUMMARY:Assessing competence 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 assessment of learning and work-based practice. Learners will leave the unit with sufficient knowledge\, confidence and skills to assess learning and work-based knowledge\, attitudes and skills effectively. \nOnline only – 12th November & 3rd December live webinar 4pm 2026. Additional teaching sessions will be arranged with the tutor. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 15\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 15\n\nTutor: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Assessment strategies\n 	Learner support\n 	Assessing\n 	Communication skills\n 	Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)\n 	Legislation\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to critically evaluate the meaning of competency\n 	Knowledge of the use of different assessment strategies\n 	Ability to devise assessment strategies appropriate to the learning objectives and assessment criteria\n 	Apply the principles of effective competency assessment in the workplace to assess knowledge\, skills or behaviours required by your organisation\n 	Review and quality assure the training process\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/assessing-competence-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T000000
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SUMMARY:Establishing a culture of care in research animal facilities
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS\nThis 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. \nOnline only – 20 and 26 November; 4\, 11 and 17 December (1PM-3PM) \nThis course does have some pre-reading to complete. It will not take more than a couple of hours. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 10\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutor: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Culture\n 	Culture of care\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to identify the different types of culture that can exist in a working environment\n 	Knowledge and understanding of processes to develop and promote an effective workplace culture of care\n 	Ability to critically appraise influences that impact the culture of care in the workplace\n 	Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the culture of care\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/establishing-a-culture-of-care-in-research-animal-facilities-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T235959
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SUMMARY:Pain and distress in laboratory animals
DESCRIPTION:With tutors Prof Paul Flecknell MA\, VetMB\, PhD\, DLAS\, FRCVS\, FIAT (hon) and Matt Leach PhD\nUnderstanding\, preventing and alleviating pain and distress is a key part of the responsibilities of many animal care staff. This may involve directly evaluating the welfare state of animals and implementing refinements to their care or participating in the ethical review process and contributing to the harm: benefit analysis of research projects. \nThis unit provides an overview of pain and distress in laboratory animals\, gives an introduction to pain and nociception\, and current concepts of animal welfare. It provides detailed information on evaluating and managing pain in rodents\, and an overview of pain in larger species and in non-mammalian species. The evaluation of severity of research procedures is discussed\, together with the issues surrounding cumulative severity and retrospective assessment of procedures. \nOnline only – Zoom 7-10th December 2026. Pre-course material will be available two weeks before the course starts.  \nWe highly recommend completion of the level 4 unit Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals\, and the level 5 unit Recognition of pain\, suffering and distress\, before attending this unit. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 30\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 60\n\nTutors: Paul Flecknell & Matt Leach\nYou will cover\n\n 	Current concepts:  pain\, distress and animal welfare\n 	Normal behavior\n 	Methods for assessing and recording the welfare of animals\n 	Humane end points\n 	Severity classifications\n 	Team approach\n 	Minimising pain and distress\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	An understanding of current concepts of pain and distress and animal welfare\n 	Ability to recognise normal or desirable behaviour and appearance of animals\, and abnormal behaviour and signs of discomfort\, pain\, suffering\, or distress\n 	Ability to describe what a humane end point is and discuss their use\n 	Ability to describe the severity classifications\n 	Knowledge and understanding of the use of refinement to minimize welfare concerns\n 	Knowledge and understanding of effective welfare assessment strategies\n\n\n\n\nFor a taste of Prof Flecknell’s teaching\, click below to see a recent webinar he gave about pain and distress in rodents.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/pain-and-distress-in-laboratory-animals-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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SUMMARY:Advanced animal husbandry\, care and enrichment practices
DESCRIPTION:With tutor James Bussell\nAs your career progresses\, so do the challenges and responsibilities that come with delivering excellent animal care. This course is designed for animal technologists and professionals who are taking the next step in their careers\, whether that means becoming a Team Leader\, Working Area Leader\, or taking on greater responsibility for operational planning\, animal welfare programmes\, and facility management. \n\nA key benefit of this course is the opportunity to learn directly from subject matter experts and experienced professionals. Through face-to-face sessions and interactive discussions\, learners can explore real-world challenges\, share experiences\, and gain practical insights that can be applied immediately within their own facilities. The course also provides valuable networking opportunities\, enabling participants to connect with peers from across the industry\, exchange ideas\, discuss common challenges\, and build professional relationships that continue beyond the classroom. \nHybrid learning: \n14th and 15th December 2026 (10.00am-5.00pm) at Oxford University BMS \n18th December 2026 (1.00pm-3.00pm) online \nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20 \nIAT CPD Credits: 45 \nTutor: James Bussell \nYou will cover\n\nEnvironmental conditions\nHousing and routines\nNon-specific and specific defence\nDisease control\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\nAn understanding of the use of refined methods for handling animals and an appreciation of why these methods are preferred over others\nA thorough understanding of appropriate housing and how animal welfare is maintained in the animal unit\nAn understanding of different types of enrichment\, its uses and how to develop an enrichment regime\nAn understanding of the basis of biosecurity efforts\, the risks and possible causes of infection outbreaks\nAn understanding of the types of barriers and how to maintain and monitor them\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/advanced-animal-husbandry-care-and-enrichment-practices/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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SUMMARY:Developing Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Kathy Stiff\nThis unit will develop the learner’s ability to communicate in a range of situations relevant to their workplace and ensure that those completing it can effectively deliver information in a professional manner across a range of situations. \nONLINE ONLY- 14th Jan\, half days on the 21st and 28th Jan 2027. \nThis course involves some pre-work whereby you will have to think about some questions relevant to the unit and should take no more than one hour. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 45\n\nTutor: Kathy Stiff\nYou will cover\n\n 	Models of communication\n 	Forms of communication\n 	Data protection\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to evaluate and apply models of communication\n 	Identify potential barriers to effective communication and apply suitable solutions\n 	Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the routes of communication used\n 	Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups\, in writing and orally\, in person and at a distance using technology such as Zoom\n 	Identify effective communication strategies for a range of different stakeholders\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/developing-communication-skills/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270125T000000
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SUMMARY:Experimental Design for in vivo Research
DESCRIPTION:With tutors Roger D. Cox PhD & Matt Leach PhD\nThis is a mandatory course for IAT Fellowship eligibility. \nThis unit provides a relevant level of understanding of the national and international legal and regulatory framework within which projects are constructed and managed\, and of their legal responsibilities. The learner must be able to identify\, understand and respond appropriately to the ethical and welfare issues raised by the use of animals in scientific procedures generally\, and specifically within their own programme of work. The learner should be able to develop\, direct and control a programme of work in order to achieve its stated objectives\, while ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of any regulation governing the project. \nFace to Face learning -25-28th Jan 2027 \nThis course does not have some pre-course material which is sent a week before hand. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 60\n\nTutor: Roger Cox & Matt Leach\nAimed at\nThis course is designed for experienced professionals who play a significant role in the planning\, reporting\, or review of animal experiments. It is particularly suited to individuals with responsibility within programmes of work and ensuring studies are scientifically robust and reproducible and Senior technologists involved in planning\, reporting\, and driving refinements in animal care and husbandry\, who want to ensure their contributions are backed by reliable data and sound experimental design. \n\nYou will cover\n\n 	Legislation and good practice\n 	Project applications\n 	Experimental Design\n 	Statistical techniques\n 	Ethics\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to describe in detail the main components of the national legislation regulating the scientific use of animals\n 	Ability to describe the principles of a good scientific strategy that are necessary to achieve robust results\n 	Ability to justify on both scientific and ethical grounds\, the decision to use living animals\n 	Ability to implement the Three Rs\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/experimental-design-for-in-vivo-research-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T235959
DTSTAMP:20261103T135109Z
CREATED:20261103T135108Z
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SUMMARY:Genetically altered laboratory animals: models\, phenotyping principles and preclinical models
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Michelle Stewart PhD\nThis unit will provide the learner with an understanding of different types of genetic model\, the available approaches for their phenotypic evaluation\, practical and logistic considerations and the challenge to map traits of human relevance in preclinical models. \nFace to Face learning – 8-10th Feb 2027 at the Advance Training Centre.  Zoom sessions maybe setup after the face to face teaching. \nThis course involves some pre-reading of a journal paper\, and writing a review of the paper. This should take approximately 4 hours. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 30\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 45\n\nTutor: Michelle Stewart\nYou will cover\n\n 	Genetically altered animal models\n 	Generation of GA mice\n 	Other mammalian GA strains (rats\, livestock\, NHP)\n 	Animal models in genetic research\n 	Complex genetic lines\n 	Basis of conditional transgenesis\n 	Basis of inducible conditional transgenesis\n 	QC of recombinases\n 	Maintaining conditional alleles\n 	Breeding conditional alleles for experiments\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Knowledge and understanding of the different approaches available for generating genetically modified animals\n 	Ability to devise appropriate breeding programmes detailing the key stages\n 	Ability to compare and contrast methods of generating genetically altered models in other species (fish\, rats\, poultry\, livestock)\n 	Ability to design an experiment using appropriate conditional and/or inducible transgenic technologies\n 	Ability to locate specific lines carrying genetic tools (recombinases etc) mouse strains in international repositories and identify key information including nomenclature from the descriptions given\n 	Ability to devise strategies for quality controlling conditional/inducible experiments\n 	Ability to formulate a breeding plan\, taking account of power to detect traits and determine appropriate controls for conditional experimentation\n 	Ability to consider what constitutes a preclinical model and how models may be utilised\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/genetically-altered-laboratory-animals-models-phenotyping-principles-and-preclinical-models/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270222T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T235959
DTSTAMP:20261103T135029Z
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SUMMARY:Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act
DESCRIPTION:With tutors David Anderson and Kathy Ryder\nThis unit will broaden and deepen knowledge beyond that in UK “l” and EU 1 modules. It will develop the reflective and analytical skills allowing learners to contribute fully to the implementation of the Act with regards to the 3R’s\, effective animal welfare and good science. This module aims to provide an understanding of ASPA and the legal responsibilities of the personnel involved. It will cover the responsibilities of those holding “named” positions and those licensed under ASPA to carry out procedures on animals\, as well as those not carrying out procedures but taking care of animals or killing animals. It should be considered alongside other relevant animal legislation. \nFace to Face learning – 22 and 23 February 2027 at the Advance Training Centre. \nThis course requires completion of a pre-course refresher online training: Research Animal Training module 01 – UK Legislation (L) with certificate. This will take approximately 3 hours to complete. Material will be available two weeks before the course starts. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutor: David Anderson and Kathy Ryder\nYou will cover\n\n 	Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act\n 	Ethical Reviews\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to discuss in detail the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act\, and your responsibilities under it\n 	Ability to critically appraise the role of the Animal Welfare Body in maintaining the health and well-being of laboratory animals\, and minimising any adverse effects of experimental or scientific procedures on animals\n 	Ability to evaluate the impact of legislation on the housing and welfare of laboratory animals\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/application-of-the-animals-scientific-procedures-act-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270706T235959
DTSTAMP:20261103T135340Z
CREATED:20261103T135339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T135340Z
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SUMMARY:Managing performance for First Line Managers
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Mandy McMahon\nThe aim of this unit is to develop the learners confidence\, knowledge and skills to improve work-based performance and support the development of their staff. \nOnline – 23rd Feb all day\, 2nd and 9th March all day\, 6th July half day AM 2027. \nThis course has pre-work in the form of a questionnaire which will take approximately 1.5hrs to complete. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 15\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 45\n\nTutor: Mandy McMahon\nYou will cover\n\n 	Principles of first line management\n 	Effective communication\n 	Development effective working relationships\n 	Resolving conflict in the workplace\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to demonstrate the appropriate application of different tools available to first line managers to supervise and motivate staff within the workplace\n 	Ability to apply the principles of effective communication in the workplace\n 	Ability to effectively delegate tasks to staff within the workplace\n 	Ability to develop effective working relationships within the workplace\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/managing-performance-for-first-line-managers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T235959
DTSTAMP:20261103T162233Z
CREATED:20261103T162232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T162233Z
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SUMMARY:Animal welfare legislation
DESCRIPTION:With tutor David Anderson\nThis module aims to provide an understanding of how other legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in animal facilities that are not covered by ASPA. \nFace to Face learning – 24 February 2027 at the Advance Training Centre. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 15\n\nTutor: David Anderson\nYou will cover\n\n 	Animal law\n 	Examples of relevant legislation\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to discuss how legislation interacts with the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act\n 	Knowledge and understanding to describe measures for ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/animal-welfare-legislation-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270506T235959
DTSTAMP:20261103T162316Z
CREATED:20261103T162315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T162316Z
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SUMMARY:Managing and developing teams
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Kathy Stiff\nThis unit will provide the learner with the opportunity to investigate processes and models involved in developing and managing effective teams. The unit aims to develop behaviours and skills that enable the learner to effectively manage and develop their team. \nOnline learning – 25th Feb\, 18th March\, 15th April\, half day 6th May 2027. \nThis course involves some pre-work whereby you will have to think about some questions relevant to the unit and should take no more than one hour. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 45\n\nTutor: Kathy Stiff\nYou will cover\n\n 	Team roles\n 	Team leading\n 	Motivation\n 	Delegation\n 	Communication\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to determine the role of the team and how it will meet the needs of relevant stakeholders\n 	An understanding of the power of both team and organizational culture in managing and developing their team\n 	Ability to determine the development needs of the team\, recognizing what is needed to close the gap between current and optimum performance\n 	Ability to locate appropriate resources to support and develop the team\n 	Knowledge and understanding of relevant leadership and management techniques\n 	Ability to develop and motivate the team to maintain team effectiveness\n 	An understanding of the importance of delegation in supporting team development and effectiveness\n 	An understanding of how to use effective communication techniques to maintain team effectiveness\n 	An understanding of the varied factors affecting both individual and team performance\n 	An understanding of the most effective process to follow in setting clear and achievable goals for the team\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/managing-and-developing-teams/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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