Chapter 1 - Lab Animal Field Flashcards
Name 3 types of institutions where ALAT could 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
List 3 levels of AALAS Technician Certification.
ALAT - Assistant Technician
LAT - Technician
LATG - Technologist
Name the 2 publications you must read to study for the ALAT.
- ALAT training manual
2. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Veterinarians?
Animal Care Panel
Who formed the Animal Care Panel?
Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians
What year did the Animal Care Panel change its name?
1967
When was the Animal Care Panel formed?
1950
What did the Animal Care Panel change its name to?
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
What are the two journals that are published by AALAS
JAALAS
Comparative Medicine
What are duties typically assigned to ALATs
- 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 2 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 plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol?
Principal Investigator
Who performs research task required by the protocol and analyzes data?
Research Technician
