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Welcome to CALAS

Elevating the standards of laboratory animal science to enhance animal welfare and excellence in research.

Welcome to the new website for Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS). With a new look and enhanced functionality, this site has been designed as a one-stop resource for key information about the laboratory animal sciences community in Canada and the humane use and care of laboratory animals.

Whether you are a member of our organization or simply a visitor to the site, our aim is to help answer your questions and provide information about this important industry.

To find out more about CALAS and its regional chapters, membership, registry, symposiums and events, click on the links to the side.

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Applications for the 2011 Exam Year are now available!

If you are interested in advancing your career and expanding your knowledge in the laboratory animal field, consider taking one of the CALAS/ACSAL Registry examinations. If you have your ARLAT 3, all you need is 5 year’s work experience in order to complete the RLAT. 

New for 2011

If you have 3 year’s work experience in the Laboratory Animal Field you may qualify for the ARLAT 1,2&3 Accelerated Program.  

Don’t forget if you have your RLAT and 5 years post-RLAT experience in the field you qualify to write the RMLAT. Note: If you have your RLAT and a total of 5 year’s management experience you may qualify to write the RMLAT exam now. 

For further information on pre-requisites and costs please click here or apply online now. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

CALAS Member Relations Team

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CALAS/ACSAL Profile Management System is now available online!
Log In Now By Clicking Here : http://www.calas-acsal.org/amsoft/login.aspx

 

If you don't know your username/password please contact the This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   

 

You can also change your password by clicking on “Settings” on the top right hand corner. 

 

What can you do in this new system? 

Update Your Information
Change and/or add your mailing address, phone number, fax number and email address.
Change and/or add information to your personal profile.
Change your directory listing, and what information is listed. Note: the 2010 directory is already in print so your information will be updated for the 2011 listing.
Add any exclusions, for example, if you do not want us to phone you, add “no phone”.
Set your language preference to French or English (Found under “Settings”).

Continuing Education

Remember, all Registry members are required to obtain a minimum of 10 continuing education credits per year.  Now it is easy to add and track your education.

 

New! No more guessing, just select the educational activity you participated in and the system will automatically add the appropriate credits for you.

View your past credits.

Coming Soon
In the next few months you will be able to:

Apply for a Registry Exam online

Purchase items from our online store

Renew your membership online

 

If you have any questions or run into any problems please contact a National Office Representative at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 416-593-0268

 

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upcoming events

Registry Exams: Applications Due
October 1st, 2010
All exam applications must be postmarked to the National Office by October 1st 2010
AALAS - 61st National Meeting
October 10th, 2010

October 10-14th, 2010

Atlanta, Georgia

For further information: http://nationalmeetin