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SPCAL and AD-ABC - Theoretical and Practical Training Course in Animal Experimentation for Scientific Purposes
1st Theoretical and Practical Training Course in Animal Experimentation for Scientific Purposes, on small rodents, a partnership between SPCAL and AD-ABC, to take place on February 6, 7 and 8, 2025. The course starts on January 15, 2025 with the theoretical component (online), followed by the practical component on February 6, 7 and 8, 2025.
Read allSPCAL supports the 9th Animal Welfare Bodies National Symposium
SPCAL is once again pleased to support the holding of the 9th National Symposium of ORBEAs, to be held at UBI, on October 18, 2024
Read allApril 24th 2024 - World Day for Laboratory Animals
Today we celebrate World Laboratory Animal Day. As a tribute to all animals used for scientific purposes, SPCAL highlights on this day their contribution to the development of knowledge that allows diagnoses, vaccines and treatments for so many patients, of various species.
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Training
Online Course on Laboratory Animal Science
This course provides the theoretical training defined by FELASA for the former Category B (currently being revised to align with the functions defined by Directive 2010/63/EU). All authors are experts in their respective fields and have training in Laboratory Animal Sciences.
Upon completion, and when supplemented with 20 hours of practical training, this course will qualify you to apply for authorisation to perform functions A, C, and D in accordance with Decree-Law 113/2013. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to acquire basic theoretical knowledge in the field of Laboratory Animal Sciences.
SPCAL is currently restructuring the course to comply with the European Commission's recommendations for training in laboratory animal sciences.
NOTE: To obtain authorisation from DGAV, this course must be complemented with practical training, in accordance with the European Commission's recommendations. Registration for the Online Theoretical Course does not include the provision of practical training by SPCAL.