Biomethodology of the Rat - Advanced Techniques Course

One of the key factors in working safely and humanely with research rodents requires basic competency and understanding of handling and restraint methods of the mouse research model. The goal of this workshop is to provide the novice/unfamiliar participant with the basic principles required to safely handle animals and introduce basic technical skills that are commonly used in research.

This course will provide hands-on instruction for creating and maintaining a sterile field and proper aseptic conduct during rodent surgery.

This hands-on course introduces basic principles of incision making, instrumentation, tissue handling and wound closure, as it relates to rodent surgery specifically. Students will practice incisions and wound closure on cadavers and/or models, using both steel clips and basic suture patterns.

One of the key factors in working safely and humanely with research rodents requires basic competency and understanding of handling and restraint methods of the rat research model. The goal of this workshop is to provide the novice/unfamiliar participant with the basic principles required to safely handle animals and introduce basic technical skills that are commonly used in research.

One of the key factors in working safely and humanely with research rodents requires basic competency and understanding of handling and restraint methods of the mouse research model. The goal of this workshop is to provide the intermediate/advanced participant with the principles and skill sets required to safely collect blood samples as well learn humane euthanasia.

This course will provide hands-on instruction for selection and practice with wound clips, basic suture materials and basic suture patterns as they apply to rodent surgery.