Registered Technicians
A Registered Laboratory Animal Technician has an animal science education, specific training in the care and use of laboratory animals and on the job practical experience. Continued development of this expertise enables him/her to obtain the knowledge base and practical competency required to meet the high standards set by the CALAS Registry.
ARLAT: Associate Registered Laboratory Animal Technician These individuals have several years of experience in the field and a keen interest in continuing their education. An ARLAT is trained specifically with regards to the care and use of laboratory animals.
RLAT: Registered Laboratory Animal Technician The Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) and Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (Research) (RLAT(R)) are equivalent designations. The different designations represent two different streams rather than levels. The RLAT is employed by an animal facility, he/she has an animal science education, specific training in the care and use of laboratory animals and on the job practical experience. Continued development of this expertise enables him/her to obtain the knowledge base and practical competency required to meet the high standards set by the CALAS Registry examinations
RLAT(R): Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (Research) The RLAT(R) typically works for one researcher as opposed to being employed by an animal facility. This person is very focused in one area of research and usually works with only one or two species of animals. This person has a very in depth knowledge about their research project and the particular animal species they are working with. Their knowledge includes understanding how animal husbandry, the environment, and the operation of an animal facility affect their particular research.
RMLAT: Registered Master Laboratory Animal Technician The Master’s achievement is the highest level of Registration. Successful candidates possess a broad-based knowledge of most laboratory animal species, their care, management and use in varied research protocols. Typically RMLAT's are in supervisory positions or are candidates for such positions. They are able to compile facts, analyze the consequences of different approaches to any given animal research related problem and apply their knowledge in problem-solving and decision-making situations.
RMLAT(R): Registered Master Laboratory Animal Technician (Research) The background is similar to the RMLAT Registration but is applied to those individuals who have been involved primarily with specific laboratory animal species and projects. The individual has a thorough laboratory animal science knowledge base enabling her/him to be a major contributor to a successful research program. He/she is well versed in the anatomy, physiology, diseases and needs of the animal species he/she works with. She/he understands how the operations of the animal facility can affect her/his daily work and the outcome of her/his particular projects.
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