Animal Ethics Training

Animal Ethics Induction half day course

A half day course for staff, honours and postgraduate students was conducted by the Animal Ethics committees of the University of Adelaide, the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science / Adelaide Health Service, and The University of South Australia on the 2nd of March 2012.

The broad object of the course was to draw attention to ethical questions that must be considered when scientific and teaching activities relating to the conditional use of animals are proposed. There was particular emphasis on the responsibilities involved and on the importance of compliance with the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes - 7th Edition 2004.

Introduction to the use of animals in science: ethical considerations

A course is conducted by the AEC in early March each year, to expose new animal users to the ethical questions they are obliged to consider, and to provide advice regarding responsibilities involved. New staff and students are required to complete this course or the alternative online program, together with online assessment. Further information is available at;

Animal Welfare Officer website
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/researchers/animalwelfare/user_training/

Adelaide Graduate Centre Research Education and Development