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 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 provide information regarding severity classifications, cumulative severity and the use of humane endpoints.
Online only – 20th to 22nd May 2025.
We highly recommend completion of the level 4 unit Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals before attending this unit.
You will cover
- Assessment of the animal
- Humane end points
- Refinement
Key Skills you will develop
- methods for assessing and recording the welfare of the animals in your care
- Knowledge and understanding of humane end points and their use
- Ability to describe the use of anaesthesia or analgesia to reduce animal pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm
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.
