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Certification
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Median earnings
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Cost
$175
Duration
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Completion
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The AALAS Technician Certification Program provides a framework for learning, a source of self-confidence, and professional recognition for animal technicians.
Identify laboratory animal species, strains, sex, and identification markings in a research facilityApply species-specific anatomy, physiology, and behavioral knowledge in a laboratory animal care contextManage breeding housing and recognize pregnancy and complications in laboratory animalsProvide appropriate nutrition and manage food and water quality for laboratory animalsApply husbandry practices including environmental monitoring, caging, bedding, and housing management in a laboratory animal facilityApply sanitation, decontamination, and disease prevention practices in a laboratory animal facilityApply biosecurity and containment procedures to prevent disease transmission in a laboratory animal facilityPerform clinical and health monitoring procedures and administer treatments to laboratory animalsApply animal welfare principles and comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations in a laboratory animal facilityMaintain documentation and regulatory records in a laboratory animal facilityCollect and record animal data in compliance with institutional proceduresApply occupational health and safety practices including PPE and hazardous waste handling in a laboratory animal facilityRespond to emergencies and manage zoonotic risks in a laboratory animal facilityManage facility operations including equipment maintenance, inventory, and waste disposal in a laboratory animal facilityCommunicate effectively and apply interpersonal skills within a laboratory animal facility team