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National Laboratory Animal Legislation in Denmark

Course Overview and Objectives

This online course provides comprehensive knowledge of Danish legislation governing the use of animals for scientific purposes.

It is specifically designed as a supplementary module for individuals who have completed accredited courses in Laboratory Animal Science outside Denmark (corresponding to EU Functions ABD or AD, or previously FELASA categories C or B), and who seek recognition or authorization under Danish law.

Regulatory Training in the Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes

This course is designed in accordance with the learning outcomes set out in the European Commission's Working Document on the Development of a Common Education and Training Framework, supporting Directive 2010/63/EU.

It provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals involved in the care and use of animals in scientific procedures, with an emphasis on legal, ethical, and welfare-related responsibilities.

    

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:

Understand Legal Frameworks

  • Identify and describe both national and EU laws governing the scientific use of animals, with a focus on regulations for conducting scientific procedures.
  • Recognize and explain related animal welfare legislation.

Authorization & Compliance

  • Understand the necessary authorizations required for users, breeders, and suppliers of laboratory animals, including project-specific and individual approvals.
  • Identify available sources of information and support regarding national legislation.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Explain the statutory duties and responsibilities of personnel referenced in Articles 24, 25, and 26 under national law.
  • Describe the roles of local animal welfare bodies and the national committee for the protection of animals used in scientific research.

Ethical Considerations & Institutional Variations

  • Recognize ethical boundaries within the Directive, including national and institutional variations in permissible activities.

Practical Application of National Legislation

  • Detail the key components of national legislation governing animal experimentation, including the legal responsibilities of procedure and project designers (Function B staff) and other personnel responsible for compliance.
  • Understand local project license management, including processes for ordering animals, accommodation standards, disposal, safe working practices, security, and handling unexpected issues.

Course format

This is a fully online course. It is available anytime, allowing participants to learn at their own pace.

Completion of the course is followed by an oral examination.

The course is taught in English.

Course fee

  • Employees at Aarhus University: X.XXX DKK.
  • External participants: X.XXX DKK.
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