Education

The Importance of AALAS Certification

Why is it important for a laboratory animal professional to be certified? Here are 13 Reasons Why.

Certification Information

The AALAS Technician Certification Program sets professional standards for the advancement of laboratory animal science. This program was developed to recognize professional achievement and provide an authoritative endorsement of a technician’s level of knowledge in laboratory animal technology.

AALAS certifies technicians at three levels:

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)

Visit the AALAS Technician Certification page to get the latest information on eligibility requirements and application forms.

Resources

AALAS Learning Library

AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition

How to Write a Nomination Letter, by Lisa Secrest, CMAR, rLATG

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