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Unique provider of Higher Education and CPD qualifications in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology and related subjects.
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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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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 […]
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December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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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:

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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 […]
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Enrol on our online course, “Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures”, to learn about the use of anaesthetics and how different drug classes interact to produce the three components of the anaesthetic triad to different degrees

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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 […]
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December 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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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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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 7th Jan, practical face to face 14th Jan 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will […]
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December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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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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Animal Welfare Legislation Bootcamp | CLAST
Animal Welfare Legislation Bootcamp Cost: £1950* In February, we are running a pair of courses focused on legislation around animal work that could be useful for anyone taking on a named person role (NACWO and NVS particularly) or joining a licensing team. *Further IAT fees may apply Course details Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) […]
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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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 […]
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December 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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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Animal Welfare Legislation Bootcamp | CLAST
Animal Welfare Legislation Bootcamp Cost: £1950* In February, we are running a pair of courses focused on legislation around animal work that could be useful for anyone taking on a named person role (NACWO and NVS particularly) or joining a licensing team. *Further IAT fees may apply Course details Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) […]
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December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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.

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 7th Jan, practical face to face 14th Jan 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. You will cover Key Skills you will […]
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December 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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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...
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 […]
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December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...
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 […]
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December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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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
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 […]
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December 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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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...
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 […]
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December 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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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.

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...
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
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December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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...

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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 […]
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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.

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 […]
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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...
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 […]
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November 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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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...
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 […]
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November 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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...
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 […]
clast.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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.

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...
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
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November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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

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 […]
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November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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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.

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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 […]
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November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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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

clast.org.uk/diplomas/lev...
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 […]
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November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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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
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 […]
clast.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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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...
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 […]
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November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM