Application of the 3Rs to the severity assessment framework
With tutors David Anderson and Kathy Ryder
This module provides an overview of the severity assessment framework, its contribution to improving animal welfare, promoting implementation of the Three Rs and enhancing transparency. It provides the following information on the nature of procedures: the prospective classification of the severity of procedures, why the continuous assessment of severity is a key component of the legislation, and reporting of actual severity. It explains: the principles governing severity assessment, the concept of direct and contingent suffering and the concept of cumulative severity. It is intended to complement, draw together and expand on the information and key concepts from other modules to provide a stand-alone module on severity assessment. The module content aims to be accessible to all those who require a deeper understanding of the severity assessment framework.
Face to Face learning – Feb 2027 TBC
This course requires the completion of a pre-course refresher online training: Research Animal Training module 12 – Severity, with certificate. This will take approximately 4 hours. Material will be released two weeks before the start of the course.
You will cover
- Severity assessment framework
- Severity assessment
- Statistical Reporting
- Reporting of Actual Severity
Key Skills you will develop
- Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes a scientific procedure and how the severity of such procedures is classified prospectively
- Knowledge and understanding of the nature and value of the severity assessment framework
- Ability to apply the severity assessment framework
Occasionally it is necessary for courses to be cancelled or rescheduled by CLAST. The Course Administrator will send an email to advise you of the cancellation and, if possible, provide a new date for the course. We will endeavour to give at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to the course start date.
Course Details
- Diploma Credits: 20
- Unit Number: U4.8
- Tutor: David Anderson / Kathy Ryder
For CPD students, 30 credits are available from the IAT
Unable to access higher education because of financial reasons?
Please note that if your finances are tight, you can also apply for funding to help cover costs associated with course attendance from organisations such as Animals in Science Education Trust (AS-ET), Laboratory Animals Limited, Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) , and Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and are encouraged to explore other opportunities for sourcing financial assistance to help cover training costs.
