Chapter 1 Flashcards
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization?
ACP (Animal Care Panel)
When did the ACP change it’s name and what was its name changed to?
In 1967, ACP was changed to AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to prepare for the ALAT Certification exam?
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
The scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the _____________.
PI (Principle Investigator)
The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time?
The late 1940’s.
Name the three levels of AALAS technical certification.
ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician), LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician), LATG (Laboratory Animal Technologist).
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT can work.
- Public Health Organizations
- Research and Teaching Institutions
- Pharmaceutical and Biological Product Companies
- Chemical and Consumer Product Companies
- Animal Feed Manufacturers
- Commercial Laboratory Animal Suppliers
What two journals are published by AALAS?
JAALAS
Comparative Medicine
What are typical ALAT duties?
- Cage cleaning
- Feeding and watering
- Environmental and animal monitoring
- Record maintenance
- Room sanitization
- Public area maintenance
What does RALAT stand for?
Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (Stay registered by submitting documentation of continued professional development every two years)
Who coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use?
Lab Animal Veterinarian
Who performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors?
Lab animal technician
Who performs research task required by the protocol and analyzed data?
Research Technician
