Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
The AALAS Technician Certification Program provides a framework for learning, a source of self-confidence, and professional recognition for animal technicians.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
$175 (mem); $250 (non)
Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform routine animal handling and restraint techniques using appropriate safety protocols under supervision.Developing
- Hands-onExecute daily husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, and cage changing following established protocols in laboratory animal facilities.Developing
- Hands-onOperate animal facility equipment including cage washers and autoclaves following safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines.Developing
- MindsetRespect animal welfare standards and humane treatment protocols when performing all aspects of animal care duties.Developing
- Hands-onHandle biological materials and contaminated waste using personal protective equipment and following biosafety protocols.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify common laboratory animal species and their basic biological characteristics in research facility settings.Emerging
- KnowledgeDescribe standard operating procedures for animal husbandry and facility sanitation following institutional guidelines and regulatory requirements.Emerging
- KnowledgeRecognize signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior in laboratory animals during routine health observations.Emerging
- KnowledgeExplain basic principles of animal welfare and the Three Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) within the context of ethical research practices.Emerging
- KnowledgeClassify regulatory agencies and their roles in laboratory animal care oversight including USDA, OLAW, and AAALAC standards.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Identify laboratory animal species, strains, sex, and identification markings in a research facility
- Apply species-specific anatomy, physiology, and behavioral knowledge in a laboratory animal care context
- Manage breeding housing and recognize pregnancy and complications in laboratory animals
- Provide appropriate nutrition and manage food and water quality for laboratory animals
- Apply husbandry practices including environmental monitoring, caging, bedding, and housing management in a laboratory animal facility
- Apply sanitation, decontamination, and disease prevention practices in a laboratory animal facility
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Today, with thousands of animal care technicians being certified, AALAS continues to lead the way in the certification arena with computer-based testing. The AALAS Technician Certification Program provides a framework for learning, a source of self-confidence, and professional recognition for animal technicians. Your first step is to download the Technician Certification Handbook It contains everything you need to know about qualification criteria, exam fees, application and testing procedures, and many other topics, and should be retained for use as a reference during the application process.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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