Education and Outreach Program

Whether you are considering accreditation or have been accredited for a long time, you and your staff can benefit from the AAALAC International education and outreach services that reduce the "accreditation learning curve" and provide a better understanding of what accreditation means -- and what AAALAC International expects. The following sessions are offered for presentation at your facility and conducted by AAALAC International experts who have an in-depth knowledge of the accreditation process and current issues. The education and outreach modules are designed to provide the information you need to proactively manage animal care and use issues in ways that meet AAALAC International standards.

AAALAC's education and outreach program is highly flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization. Before the education is conducted, we'll work with you, one on one, to make sure it meets your objectives. Contact us today to find out how we can help!

• Getting started
• Modules offered
• Questions/contact

Getting started:

1. Review the education and outreach module/submodule descriptions and decide which subjects you would like presented. For your time planning purposes, the approximate amount of time expected to present and discuss each topic is provided at the end of each subject title.
   
   
2. Fill out the short Education and Outreach Goals Assessment Form and submit to any of the e-mail addresses or fax numbers listed on the form. A member of the AAALAC Executive Staff will contact you right away to discuss the form to ensure the specific objectives of your organization are met.
   
   
3. A cost estimate will be provided and, if accepted, a date for the education and outreach visit will be arranged.

Modules offered:

Module 1

• AAALAC International's Expectations for Animal Care
  & Use/Ethics Committees
  (6.5 hours) Click for details

• The AAALAC Perspective on Occupational Health & Safety
  (2 hours) Click for details

Module 3

• AAALAC International's Expectations for Veterinary Medical Care
  (1 hour) Click for details

Module 4

• AAALAC International's Expectations for the Physical Plant
  of Biomedical Animal Care and Use Programs
  (1 hour) Click for details

All education and outreach modules are prepared by AAALAC International Senior Director and former Council Member James R. Swearengen, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM. Modules also undergo an intensive peer review by members of AAALAC International's Council on Accreditation. You can be assured that all materials are current and consistent with Council activities and discussions.

Coming soon!
More modules are in development now on topics including:

• Animal Environment and Husbandry
• How to Prepare for a Site Visit
• Biocontainment Facilities

Questions/contact:

To discuss your education needs, or for more information on the AAALAC International Education and Outreach Program, contact Dr. Jim Swearengen at 301.696.9626 or jswearengen@aaalac.org.

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