ALAT Certifcation

Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work Correct Answer: public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification Correct Answer: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the exam Correct Answer: The Guide for the...

What is not a physical method of euthanasia? Correct Answer: Carbon Dioxide Mice exhibit postpartum estrus. They will normally come into estrus within ______ hours after giving birth. Correct Answer: 24 A male ferret is called a ____ and a female is called a _____. Correct Answer: Hob; jill Scientific technology has developed the technique for introducing genetic material from one animal into the fertilized egg of a different animal. When the offspring are born they are called ____. ...

The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time? Correct Answer: the 1950's Who was the first recognized laboratory animal veterinarian? Correct Answer: Dr. Simon Brimhall What does the acronym AALAS stand for? Correct Answer: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science What does the acronym NABR stand for? Correct Answer: National Association for Biomedical Research Name the three levels of AALAS technician certifica...

Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the three levels of technician certifications. Correct Answer: ALAT, LAT, LATG Whcih of the following duties would be routinely performed by an ALAT? Correct Answer: Animal husbandry, Facility sanitation procedures, Recordkeeping What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and provide for their needs? Correct Answer: Animal Care Panel Which member of the research term...