ALAT-UNIT 1
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, Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could Public Health Organizations, Research and Teaching Institutuions, and
work. Pharmaceutical and biological product Companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician,
Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
publication that you must read and study to prepare for
the ALAT certification exam.
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Animal Care Panel
Brewer and other veterinarians?
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed it's name American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences
to this.
When you earn your ALAT credential, you will Registry
automatically become part of this AALAS Technician
Certification program.
List the two journals that are published by AALAS. JAALAS & Comparative Medicine
How do the laboratory animal and research professionals As a privilege
who are members of AALAS view the use of animals in
research?
What are two ways in which groups who oppose animals Distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstartions
in research express their opinions?
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs. cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record
maintenance, room sanitation
What does the acronym RALAT mean? Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
Define: Principle Investigator Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Define: Research Technician Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data
Define: Laboratory Animal Veterinarian Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use
Define: Laboratory Animal Technician Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Purpose: Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and
Animals use in the United States