Learning objectives
- Understand the impact of the choice of equipment on animal welfare and the quality of studies
- Define the expected qualities of equipment
- Choosing the right equipment for your activities
Specialist training
Remote| Duration | 3.5 hours |
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| Sessions | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Timetable | from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. |
| Access times Response within 48 hours | |
Organisations
- Inter-company sessions on the agenda
- In-company sessions on request
- Can be organised face-to-face
Instructor(s)
Patrick HARDY
Veterinary surgeon, Dip. ECLAM
The management of an animal facility is based on strategic choices in terms of equipment, which have a direct impact on animal welfare, maintaining health status, staff safety and the quality of scientific studies. High-performance, ergonomic and sustainable equipment not only meets regulatory and ethical standards, but also optimises working conditions and reduces the environmental impact of activities.
Who is this course for?
Target audience
- Animal Facility Staff, Animal Facility Manager, HSE managers
Prerequisites
- No
Programme
- General review of the various animal facilities (all species): environmental control, housing, laboratory equipment, etc.
- Regulations, standards and best practice governing the use of equipment
- Criteria for choosing equipment: ethics, quality of animal models and studies, environmental impact, operational efficiency, budgetary aspects, etc.
- Introduction to the procurement process: expression of need, specifications and invitation to tender
- Introduction to equipment validation, qualification and calibration practices, preventive and corrective maintenance
Teaching resources
- Theoretical contributions
- Participatory exercises
- Teaching support sent by e-mail
Assessment procedures
Assessment of knowledge in the form of a questionnaire leading to a training certificate
Prices
- Sessions on the agenda: 120 EXCLUDING VAT / participant
- Other: on request
Accessibility
- Disabled access: Adaptation to your needs on request
- Admission procedure : Entry questionnaire