ALAT EXAM Q&A

Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - Answer- public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - Answer- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the exam - Answer- The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? - Answer- Animal Care Panel In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - Answer- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science List the two journals that are published by AALAS - Answer- JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use of animals in research? - Answer- As a privilege What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions? - Answer- distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - Answer- cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments Role of PI - Answer- Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol Role of Research Tech - Answer- Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data Role of Lab Animal Vet - Answer- Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use Role of Lab Animal Tech - Answer- Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors Purpose of Gu