Laboratory Animal Regulatory Workbook, 8th Edition

This workbook is a valuable study tool for anyone preparing for one of the AALAS certification examinations or has a need to study the regulations and guidelines in depth. The mandates covered include:

• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 8th Edition
• Animal Welfare Act and Regulations
• PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Good Laboratory Practice Standards
• AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition
• Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals,
• Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 6th Edition
• Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, Fourth Edition
• NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules

Each section summarizes relevant laws, regulations, policies, or guidelines. These summaries incorporate language from the original text. However, this workbook is not a substitute for reading and understanding the original text of these mandates, nor are the exercises necessarily representative of the types of questions on the a certification examination.

Please consult the AALAS Technician Certification Handbook or CMAR Handbook for complete information on preparing for an AALAS certification exam.