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.
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…
Pain and distress in laboratory animals
Understanding, preventing and alleviating pain and distress is a key part of the responsibilities of many animal care staff. This…
Genetically altered laboratory animals: models, phenotyping principles and preclinical models
This unit will provide the learner with an understanding of different types of genetic model, the available approaches for their…
Developing Coaching and Mentoring skills for First Line Managers
The unit is designed to support the development of coaching and mentoring skills, and to identify the links between coaching,…
Influencing people with integrity
This unit will develop skills in influencing and negotiating effectively and understanding of the importance of integrity, so the learner…
Laboratory skills
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry…
Anaesthesia for minor procedures
This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or…
Recognition of pain, suffering and distress: species specific
This unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to…
Strategic thinking
This unit will provide the learner with the opportunity to develop an understanding of strategic thinking and the range of…
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…
Experimental Design and statistics
This unit will provide learners with an introduction to the principles of good experimental design and reporting. The unit aims…
Introduction to Genetically Altered models
The unit will provide an introduction to basic genetically altered terminology and processes. It is intended to provide those with…
