Program Overview

Professional Certificate TEARAP

Introduction

The Professional Certificate in Training on Experimental Animal Use, Regulations and Procedures (TEARAP) is a professional certificate programme designed to achieve the objectives of training personnel involved in the use of animals for experimental research.

Programme Details

• The programme is worth 5 ECTS credits.
• It is designed to meet the requirements of Article 23 of Directive 2010/63/EU in the following areas:
  • New EU-Regulations on requirements for conducting research involving animals
  • Animal welfare and responsibilities of researchers
  • Study designs and Bio-statistics
  • Basic animal physiology
  • Competency in basic and routine animal care procedures
  • Competency in relevant experimental procedures

Programme Structure

• Two core modules will be delivered online via e-lectures, texts, images, videos and links to online educational resources.
• A species-specific elective module focused on rodents, farm animals or other laboratory species will be selected by the candidate.

Duration and Flexibility

• Registration to the TEARAP programme is available year-round.
• The programme is designed to be completed over the course of one month.
• Candidates will have the flexibility to undertake the online learning materials at their convenience.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants are required to have a degree with an appropriate background in the biological sciences.
• Applicants will require a computer with a webcam and reliable high-speed broadband Internet access as well as an intermediate level of IT skills.

Programme Recognition

• The programme is recognised by the HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) as an appropriate accredited scientific animal training course.

Outcome

On successful completion of this course, the candidate should have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and regulatory requirements when undertaking animal studies for teaching or research purposes.