Information Sessions & Practical Training

Regulatory Issues, Animal Care and Use in Research and Teaching at Monash University (Full Day)

Aimed at Monash Students who will be using animals in research and teaching and new Monash staff who have not attended any previous animal ethics training.

Information sessions twice a year on:

• Ethical and legal responsibilities regarding the use of animals in research and teaching
• Occupational Health and Safety issues of using animals
• Animal biology
• Introduction to pain, distress, monitoring, analgesia and euthanasia
• Experimental Design

Attendance is compulsory for new Monash students and staff who are using animals in research and teaching.

Date: Tuesday 23 February 2010
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: No charge to attend.
Register: On-line via webform
Venue: Lecture Theatre S3, Building 25, Wellington Road, Clayton Campus.
Map: (pdf 778kb)
Parking: Parking in the blue permit areas is free. Allow extra time for parking.

What if I missed the Compulsory Information Session?

Understanding your Legal Responsibilities and Animal Use in Research and Teaching at Monash University

Aimed at Researchers who have recently joined Monash University and are not familiar with the legal responsibilities and structure of Monash University regarding to animal ethics and welfare.

Date: TBA, 2010
Cost: No charge to attend
To Register: Contact us  and provide full name, department, supervisor (if applicable) and contact details.

Writing Successful Monash Animal Ethics Applications

The Monash University Animal Ethics Office provides assistance and advice with preparation of animal ethics applications.
Please contact us.

Practical Training Modules

Practical Training Courses are run for Monash Staff and Students by Monash Animal Services.

• Mouse or Rat – Administration of Substances and Blood Collection
• Rodent Anaesthesia
• Surgical Techniques in Rodents

Course information and dates are available from the Monash Animal Services Website.