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Area of Science:

  • Laboratory animal science
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Animal welfare science

Background:

  • Competent laboratory animal science (LAS) staff are crucial for scientific reproducibility and animal welfare.
  • Current training and assessment methods may not fully ensure operator competence.
  • Harmonization in competence development is needed for reliable entrustment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose entrustable professional activities (EPAs) as a framework for developing and assessing competence in laboratory animal science staff.
  • To support valid entrustment decisions for individuals working with laboratory animals.
  • To encourage harmonization in competence-based development within the field.

Main Methods:

  • Proposal of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) as a structured approach.
  • Development of concepts for a consensus framework.
  • Focus on practical application following or alongside basic training.

Main Results:

  • A proposed structure (EPAs) to support and assess competence development.
  • Concepts for a consensus framework to promote harmonization.
  • Anticipated improvement in reliable competence assessment by supervisors and assessors.

Conclusions:

  • Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) offer a robust framework for assessing and developing competence in laboratory animal science.
  • A consensus framework can harmonize competence development, ensuring consistent standards.
  • Implementation of EPAs will enhance the reliability of entrustment decisions for personnel working with laboratory animals.