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GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH AALAS
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Just as there are many types of laboratory animals, there is a great
diversity of people whose work involves animal care and use, including: the scientist who
designs and conducts research, the veterinarian who supervises the care of animals, the
animal caretaker or technician who monitors the animals while providing daily care, the
representatives of a company that sells products or services used in laboratory animals. |
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To benefit these people the American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science, AALAS, was set up as an information
network for those involved with laboratory animal science in any way. AALAS
depends on its' members to remain informed and expand.
Members of the AALAS hold the belief that humane laboratory animal
care and use is basic to good science and have contributed to quality research for more
than 35 years. The founders of AALAS saw a need for education in their field and began
meeting regularly to share information. Their discussions laid the foundation for the
biomedical field known as laboratory animal science.
AALAS members, whatever their interest in laboratory animal science
have the opportunity for professional growth through involvement in national and local
meetings, participation in certification training programs and access to AALAS
publications and educational materials. Each branch has its own educational agenda,
scientific and technical presentations, workshops, tours of facilities, local training
programs and regular social activities.
The AALAS Certification program serves two main purposes. It
develops standards for competence and provides opportunities for certification at three
different levels: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician and
Laboratory Animal Technologist. AALAS certification is recognized at many institutions as
an important factor in employment qualification and promotion.
Advances in science and technology are occurring rapidly. The field
of laboratory animal science continues to be affected by these new developments. Don't be
left behind or uninformed. |
