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Laboratory Animal Care Course 
A correspondence course for everyone working with small animals to include six lessons as follows:
| 1. | Introduction to laboratory animals: |
| | A brief history of animals used in research. Outline of the major animal physiological systems. Bird’s-eye view of nutrition. Preview of disease in an animal colony. |
| 2. | Management of laboratory animals:
| | | Life cycle data: genetics, strains, breeding and mating. Principles of animal health, disease and control of disease. Environmental requirements, regulations and policies. Organizations and the role of Laboratory Animal Care Technicians. |
| 3. | Management of Laboratory Animals: Rodents & Rabbits.
| | | History, behavior, handling, housing and nutrition information for the following animals: Mouse, Rat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Gerbil, Rabbit. |
| 4. | Management of Laboratory Animals: Intermediate Size.
| | | History, behavior, handling, housing and nutrition information for the following animals: Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Non-Human Primates, Swine. |
| 5. | Management of Laboratory Animals: Hoofed Stock & Other, Including Exotics.
| | | History, behavior, handling, housing and nutrition information for the following animals: Hoofed Stock (Sheep, Goats, Cattle & Horses), Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Birds, Others (Wild Rodents, Armadillo, Opossum, Invertebrates). |
| 6. | Facilities, Personnel & Environmental Management.
| | | Common environmental matters. Typical caging, equipment and materials. Personnel safety issues and concerns. Sanitation categories and factors to consider for effective and safe use of products. |
As an enrollee you will receive:
• The six lessons mentioned and a three-ring vinyl notebook for filing all materials.
• A quiz included in each lesson to be graded by your supervisor.
• A certificate of completion upon successfully completing the course.
Total cost of each enrollment is $50.00.
Send in this form along with your check and the course will be mailed to you. You set your own speed.
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