About our CPD courses
Our CPD courses are a great way for you to gain the skills required to excel in the field of animal research, without committing to a full IAT HE Diploma. Designed for a range of professionals working in animal research facilities, our courses are suitable for animal technologists, researchers, veterinary professionals and other animal facility staff members. We strive to train laboratory professionals to the highest standards and work closely with many large employers of laboratory staff including the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and King's College London.
Once completed you will be awarded an IAT CPD Certificate specific to the unit you have studied. These certificates can be used at any time to contribute towards a full IAT HE Diploma, without having to repeat the unit.
Academic Skills
Applied Learning & Development
30th Sep - 2nd Oct
Develop your skills in reflection, research and the creation of effective plans. Particularly useful for existing or prospective NACWOs, NTCOs and NIOs.
£1260
Project Planning & Project
18th - 21st November
Research, review, analyse and debate current scientific theories, and learn how to manage a project effectively through your chosen research topic.
POA
Experimental Design
TBC 2020
An introduction to the principles of good experimental design and reporting. Develop your skills in effective research, review and analysis.
£1260
Animal Health & Welfare
Biological Science
21st - 25th October
Explore the principles of animal anatomy and physiology, and learn how to apply this knowledge to improve animal welfare and scientific research.
£1260
Toxicology
TBC 2019
An introduction to the theory, methods and regulations governing the assessment of biochemical toxicology and the role of the Study Director.
£1260
Animal Law & Welfare
4th - 7th November
Explore the legislation and ethical principles governing the use of animals in science, essential knowledge for all existing and prospective NACWOs.
£1260
Physiology of
Pain & Stress
TBC 2020
Consider the biological basis of pathological change and animal behaviour, with particular reference to pain and stress.
£1260
Disease Recognition & Control
24th - 27th February 2020
Discover how the mammalian body defends itself against disease and how to utilise those defences for experimental and husbandry purposes.
£1260
Genetic Alteration
Technologies
TBC 2020
All you need to know about breeding, maintaining and using GA animals, including the maintenance and development of specific animal models.
£1260
Management Skills
Animal Facility Management & Design
7th - 10th October
Learn about the process of animal facility design, construction and modification, and develop your ability to reflect on management theories and strategies.
£1260
Supervisory Management Skills
3rd - 6th February 2020
An introduction to supervisory management within an animal facility, focusing on the legislative responsibilities and management principles needed in the workplace.
£1260
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...
"What I most liked about studying with CLAST was the teaching staff, they were superb and took time out to explain anything that was not understood. I still keep in touch with some of them and think of them as friends."
PATRICK M.