ALAT Workbook- Chapter 1

Which of the following is NOT a benefit derived from laboratory animal science?

Better pest control technologies

List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification

ALAT

LAT

LATG

Which mandate of document must be studied in addiction to ALAT Training Manual to prepare for ALAT Certification examination?

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians?

ACP- Animal Care Panel

In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this

AALAS

When you earn your ALAT credential, you will automatically become part of this AALAS Technician Certification program.

Registry

List the two journals that are published by AALAS

JAALAS and Comparative Medicine

How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the use of animals in research?

As a privilege

What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions?

Pamphlets and leading protests 

List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs

1) Cage cleaning

2)feeding/watering

3) Monitoring environment/ animals

4) room sanitation

5) record keeping

6) public maintenance and other assignments

What does the acronym RALAT mean?

Registered Assistant Lab Animal Technician

Principal Investigator

Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol

Research Technician

Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data

Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use

Laboratory Animal Technician

Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental variables