Career Details

Laboratory Animal Technician

Description

The technician certification designations of ALAT, LAT, and LATG are well known and widely used throughout the varied fields of laboratory animal care. In fact, these certifications have come to be a common requirement for a lab animal care position.

Certifying Organization

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Associate Environmental Professional

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Fisheries Professional Associate

Certifying Organization

American Fisheries Society

Type

A - Core

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