Resources & Links
Resources and publications
To advance scientific understanding and knowledge of the use, care and welfare of laboratory animals and promote refinement, reduction and replacement.
For access to archived documents please contact the LASA Secretariat – info@lasa.co.uk
If you are looking for further information on blood sampling from common laboratory animal species, please visit the NC3Rs Blood Sampling resources nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/blood-sampling
If you are looking for further information on administration of substances, please visit the Research Animal Training “Administration of Substances” tutorial resource hub researchanimaltraining.com/articles/an-introduction-to-the-administration-of-substances
LASA Bursaries
LASA bursaries can be applied for at any time of the year and for any event considered relevant to LASA’s mission statement. Bursaries are available for persons engaged in laboratory animal science and who are current LASA members. Animal technicians, post-graduate students and others for whom funds may be limited are especially encouraged to apply.
Please read the bursary rules carefully, complete the form and send it to the LASA Secretariat – info@lasa.co.uk
Links
To advance scientific understanding and knowledge of the use, care and welfare of laboratory animals and promote refinement, reduction and replacement.
DOPS
Workplace-based assessments, such as DOPS (Direct Observation of Procedural/Practical Skills), are used to assess how an individual performs in the authentic working environment and are well validated as an assessment method in healthcare and other settings.
The LASA DOPS resource is undergoing a review and is therefore not available at this time. More information can be found in our “Guiding Principles for Supervision and Assessment of Competence as required under EU and UK legislation” document in the Resources section.
LASA CPD Scheme
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a prerequisite for many professional medical and scientific disciplines but less common for those involved in laboratory animal work.
Revision of Directive 86/609EEC requires that persons “are adequately educated, competent and continuously trained” (Article 23A).
The scheme is available FREE to LASA members. Please contact the Secretariat for more information.
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