CLAST - College of Laboratory Animal Science & Technology

Anaesthesia for minor procedures | CLAST This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or short-term anaesthesia for a brief period and mild pain level procedure. Online only – 14th and 15th April 2026. All pre-course material will be available two weeks in advance of the course. You will cover […]

Even a minor procedure can have a big impact on an animal. This course aimed at technical and scientific as well as named persons is an excellent way to learn how to support minor procedures requiring anaesthetics.

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#AnimalScience #VeterinaryScience

Laboratory skills | CLAST The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately. Hybrid learning – Zoom 12th Jan, practical face to face 20th Jan 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will […]

Come to this course on laboratory skills and learn or re-set your skills to industry best practice. This is an ideal course for new graduates looking to pick up some transferable skills and those returning to a laboratory setting after a break.

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Recognition of pain, suffering and distress | CLAST This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain, suffering or distress which could be a result of factors including environment, husbandry or the effect of experimental protocols. It will also […]

Learn methods for assessing and recording the welfare of the animals in your care and about the use of anaesthesia, analgesia, and humane endpoints on our “Recognition of pain, suffering and distress” course

Enrol as part of a Level 5 Diploma or as individual #CPD

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Pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST Understanding, preventing and alleviating pain and distress is a key part of the responsibilities of many animal care staff. This may involve directly evaluating the welfare state of animals and implementing refinements to their care or participating in the ethical review process and contributing to the harm: benefit analysis of research projects. This unit provides […]

Trying to refine humane endpoints? Looking for important indicators and information on pain and distress? This course will help you gain a better understanding of current concepts of pain, distress and animal welfare key for all working in the field.

Enrol today:

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Pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST Understanding, preventing and alleviating pain and distress is a key part of the responsibilities of many animal care staff. This may involve directly evaluating the welfare state of animals and implementing refinements to their care or participating in the ethical review process and contributing to the harm: benefit analysis of research projects. This unit provides […]

Trying to refine humane endpoints? Looking for important indicators and information on pain and distress? This course will help you gain a better understanding of current concepts of pain, distress and animal welfare key for all working in the field.

Enrol today:

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Animal welfare legislation | CLAST This module aims to provide an understanding of how other legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in animal facilities that are not covered by ASPA.   Face to Face learning – 11th Feb 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will develop

In February, we are running a pair of in-person courses focused on legislation around animal research, including our unit, “Animal welfare legislation” which teaches how legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in facilities not covered by ASPA.

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Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act | CLAST This unit will broaden and deepen knowledge beyond that in UK “l” and EU 1 modules. It will develop the reflective and analytical skills allowing learners to contribute fully to the implementation of the Act with regards to the 3R’s, effective animal welfare and good science. This module aims to provide an understanding of ASPA […]

In February, we are running a pair of in-person courses focused on legislation in animal research, including our unit, “Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act”, which is aimed at those moving to a more senior role such as NACWO/Team leader/AWERB member

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Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST Physiology is just the starting point for this unit. We will look at the physiological processes that underlie pain and distress in laboratory animals and then link these with current concepts in animal stress, distress and animal welfare. We will then apply this understanding to methods of welfare assessment, and to potential sources of pain […]

Our “Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals” course looks at the processes that underlie pain and distress in lab animals and links them to current concepts in animal stress, distress, and animal welfare.

Enrol today:

Genetics for Laboratory Animal Research | CLAST This unit will provide learners with the key genetic principles required to be able to support work with genetically altered animals in research with a focus on mouse models. Hybrid learning – Face to face 3rd March at Advance training centre, Zooms 10am–12 pm on Tuesday 10th and Tuesday 17th March 2026. You will cover […]

Getting involved in genetic studies? Needing to understand your colonies better? This course is aimed at those who intend to support genetic research and the use of genetically altered animals in research.

Enrol as part of a Level 4 Diploma or as individual #CPD

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Recognition of pain, suffering and distress | CLAST This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain, suffering or distress which could be a result of factors including environment, husbandry or the effect of experimental protocols. It will also […]

Learn methods for assessing and recording the welfare of the animals in your care and about the use of anaesthesia, analgesia, and humane endpoints on our “Recognition of pain, suffering and distress” course

Enrol as part of a Level 5 Diploma or as individual #CPD

Pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST Understanding, preventing and alleviating pain and distress is a key part of the responsibilities of many animal care staff. This may involve directly evaluating the welfare state of animals and implementing refinements to their care or participating in the ethical review process and contributing to the harm: benefit analysis of research projects. This unit provides […]

Trying to refine humane endpoints? Looking for important indicators and information on pain and distress? This course will help you gain a better understanding of current concepts of pain, distress and animal welfare key for all working in the field.

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Laboratory skills | CLAST The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately. Hybrid learning – Zoom 12th Jan, practical face to face 20th Jan 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will […]

Here’s a tip (great pun!) for good pipetting! Come to this course on laboratory skills and learn or re-set your skills to industry best practice.

Join us for a pair of practical skills courses with this and our Necropsy skills course running in January

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Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST Physiology is just the starting point for this unit. We will look at the physiological processes that underlie pain and distress in laboratory animals and then link these with current concepts in animal stress, distress and animal welfare. We will then apply this understanding to methods of welfare assessment, and to potential sources of pain […]

Our “Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals” course looks at the processes that underlie pain and distress in lab animals and links them to current concepts in animal stress, distress, and animal welfare.

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Necropsy skills | CLAST The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to support the NVS or a research project with the collection of tissues or identification of health problems. Hybrid learning – Zoom session 12th Jan 9-10, practical day face to face 19th Jan 2026 at Advance training […]

Often overlooked at the end of an experiment, but standardised, proficient dissection skills lead to increased reproducibility and better experimental outcomes.

Join us for a pair of practical skills courses with this and our Laboratory skills course running in January

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Animal welfare legislation | CLAST This module aims to provide an understanding of how other legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in animal facilities that are not covered by ASPA.   Face to Face learning – 11th Feb 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will develop

Run in conjunction with our ASPA course (9th-10th February, this course (11th February) aims to provide an understanding of how legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in animal facilities that are not covered by ASPA.

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Anaesthesia for minor procedures | CLAST This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or short-term anaesthesia for a brief period and mild pain level procedure. Online only – 14th and 15th April 2026. All pre-course material will be available two weeks in advance of the course. You will cover […]

Even a minor procedure can have a big impact on an animal. This course aimed at technical and scientific as well as named persons is an excellent way to learn how to support minor procedures requiring #anaesthetics.

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

#AnimalScience #VeterinaryScience

Recognition of pain, suffering and distress | CLAST This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain, suffering or distress which could be a result of factors including environment, husbandry or the effect of experimental protocols. It will also […]

Learn methods for assessing and recording the welfare of the animals in your care and about the use of anaesthesia, analgesia, and humane endpoints on our “Recognition of pain, suffering and distress” course

Enrol as part of a Level 5 Diploma or as individual #CPD

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act | CLAST This unit will broaden and deepen knowledge beyond that in UK “l” and EU 1 modules. It will develop the reflective and analytical skills allowing learners to contribute fully to the implementation of the Act with regards to the 3R’s, effective animal welfare and good science. This module aims to provide an understanding of ASPA […]

Join us next February on our in-person “Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act” course, which we are running alongside our "Animal Welfare Legislation" course.

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Assessing competence in the workplace | CLAST This unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice. Learners will leave the unit with sufficient knowledge, confidence and skills to assess learning and work-based knowledge, attitudes and skills effectively. Online only – 6th November live webinar 4pm 2025. Additional teaching sessions will be […]

Our online course, “Assessing competence in the workplace”, taking place this November, will introduce learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Laboratory skills | CLAST The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately. Hybrid learning – Zoom 12th Jan, practical face to face 20th Jan 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will […]

Our Laboratory Skills course provides the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common lab skills safely and accurately.

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST Understanding, preventing and alleviating pain and distress is a key part of the responsibilities of many animal care staff. This may involve directly evaluating the welfare state of animals and implementing refinements to their care or participating in the ethical review process and contributing to the harm: benefit analysis of research projects. This unit provides […]

Our “Pain and distress in laboratory animals” course provides information on evaluating and managing pain in rodents, alongside discussions about other animals, and teaches attendees how to evaluate severity and how to use refinement to minimise welfare concerns

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Necropsy skills | CLAST The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to support the NVS or a research project with the collection of tissues or identification of health problems. Hybrid learning – Zoom session 5th Feb 2026 10-11.30, practical day face to face 23rd Feb 2026 at Advance […]

Join us for our hybrid online and in-person course, “Necropsy skills” to learn how to perform a basic necropsy and identify how various tissues can be processed

Enrol today either as a single #CPD course or as part of a Level 4 Diploma:

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#AnimalTechnology

Genetics for Laboratory Animal Research | CLAST This unit will provide learners with the key genetic principles required to be able to support work with genetically altered animals in research with a focus on mouse models. Hybrid learning – Face to face 3rd March at Advance training centre, Zooms 10am–12 pm on Tuesday 10th and Tuesday 17th March 2026. You will cover […]

Our “Genetics for laboratory animal research” course teaches the key principles required to be able to support work with genetically altered animals in research with a focus on #MouseModels

Enrol as part of a Level 4 Diploma or as individual #CPD

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | CLAST This unit provides information on the use of anaesthetics for surgical procedures. It also includes information on the use of anaesthetics to provide humane restraint during other, non-painful, procedures, such as imaging. After completion of this module, learners should have an understanding of factors influencing the selection and application of anaesthesia for these procedures. Online […]

Enrol on our online course, “Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures”, to learn about the use of anaesthetics and about methods to optimise post-anaesthetic recovery

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST This unit aims to provide candidates with an understanding of the physiological processes relevant to pain and distress in laboratory animals. It will include the physiology of nociception, autonomic nervous system responses to stress and distress, including an overview of the physiology and pharmacology of analgesics and other methods used to alleviate pain and distress. […]

Our “Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals” course looks at the processes that underlie pain and distress in lab animals and links them to current concepts in animal stress, distress, and animal welfare.

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Recognition of pain, suffering and distress | CLAST This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain, suffering or distress which could be a result of factors including environment, husbandry or the effect of experimental protocols. It will also […]

Learn methods for assessing and recording the welfare of the animals in your care and about the use of anaesthesia, analgesia, and humane endpoints on our “Recognition of pain, suffering and distress” course

Enrol as part of a Level 5 Diploma or as individual #CPD

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Assessing competence in the workplace | CLAST This unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice. Learners will leave the unit with sufficient knowledge, confidence and skills to assess learning and work-based knowledge, attitudes and skills effectively. Online only – 6th November live webinar 4pm 2025. Additional teaching sessions will be […]

Our online course, “Assessing competence in the workplace”, taking place this November, will introduce learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | CLAST This unit provides information on the use of anaesthetics for surgical procedures. It also includes information on the use of anaesthetics to provide humane restraint during other, non-painful, procedures, such as imaging. After completion of this module, learners should have an understanding of factors influencing the selection and application of anaesthesia for these procedures. Online […]

Enrol on our online course, “Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures”, to learn about the use of anaesthetics and about methods to optimise post-anaesthetic recovery

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

#AnimalScience #VeterinaryScience #AnimalTechnology

Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals | CLAST This unit aims to provide candidates with an understanding of the physiological processes relevant to pain and distress in laboratory animals. It will include the physiology of nociception, autonomic nervous system responses to stress and distress, including an overview of the physiology and pharmacology of analgesics and other methods used to alleviate pain and distress. […]

Our “Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals” course provides candidates with a basic understanding of the physiological basis of nociception, pain, stress, and distress.

Enrol today:

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...

#AnimalScience #AnimalTechnology

Experimental Design for in vivo Research | CLAST This unit provides a relevant level of understanding of the national and international legal and regulatory framework within which projects are constructed and managed, and of their legal responsibilities.

Our "Experimental Design for in vivo Research" course is designed for experienced professionals who play a significant role in the planning, reporting, or review of animal experiments.

#AWERB #AnimalResearch

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