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 competence level in laboratory animal technology. The certification program is the responsibility of the Certification and Registry Board (CRB). AALAS' Certification and Registry Board (CRB) certifies three levels of technician competence:
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
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. The technical exams are conducted in ENGLISH only.
Further information at http://aalas.org/pdf/Tech_Cert_handbook.pdf
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