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.
Online, Face-to-Face, or Hybrid?
The rise of webinars and video call platforms such as Zoom has made it so much easier for so many to access training. Many of our courses take advantage of these options to provide you with the opportunity to develop new skills and gain knowledge from the comfort of your own home or office. But we also know from student feedback that there’s still a lot of value to face-to-face learning, beyond the teaching of technical skills. Our educational delivery combines these approaches with a mix of online, face-to-face, and hybrid courses and we’d love to meet you, so why not enrol on one of our face-to-face or hybrid courses today!
Anaesthesia for minor procedures
This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or…
Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures
This unit provides information on the use of anaesthetics for surgical procedures. It also includes information on the use of…
Influencing people with integrity
This unit will develop skills in influencing and negotiating effectively and understanding of the importance of integrity, so the learner…
Managing change
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the opportunity to investigate the process of change management…
Recognition of pain, suffering and distress
This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to…
Genetics for Laboratory Animal Research
This unit will provide learners with the key genetic principles required to be able to support work with genetically altered…
Experimental Design and statistics
This unit will provide learners with an introduction to the principles of good experimental design and reporting. The unit aims…
Establishing a culture of care in research animal facilities
This unit will provide the learner with the opportunity to consider the concept of a ‘Culture of care’ and to…
Motivational skills for First Line Managers
This unit will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of the learner in engaging and motivating their teams. The unit…
Advanced animal husbandry, care and enrichment practices
This unit will enable learners to understand the principles of animal care (including those pertinent to laboratory animals such as…
Training and developing staff in the workplace
This unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective work-based training. Learners will leave the…
Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia
This unit provides an introduction to the theory relating to minor procedures. It provides information about appropriate methods of handling…
