Telemetry Course 2010

March 25-26^th, June 24-25^th, October 28-29^th

Starting January 2009, IMTC (International Microsurgical Training Center) will stop giving courses. The telemetry courses that were given by IMTC are taken over by Research and Telemetry B.V. (RaT B.V.) in close co-operation with Harlan Laboratories and Data Sciences International.  

This telemetry course entitled "Basic course in radio- telemetry for monitoring small laboratory animals will emphasize the hands-on learning of advanced implantation techniques. Attendees will implant BP and ECG transmitters in small laboratory animals. Use of the operating microscope and surgical instruments will be demonstrated and discussed. Instructors will cover small animal telemetry surgery techniques and the most recent approaches. Emphasis will be placed on learning practical skills and methods from experienced instructors. This course is given in close co-operation with Data Science International (DSI) and RaT B.V.

The registration fee includes the following items:

1.    A certificate
2.    The hand-outs of the theoretical part
3.    The hand-outs of the practical part
4.    Non functional radio-telemetry transmitters
5.    Full documentation about surgical tools
6.    Full documentation about the radio-telemetry system
7.    Lunches
8.    Coffee, tea and soft drinks
9.    2 hotel nights
10.  Free shuttle service from the hotel to the course venue

Please note that since each participant will have her/his own set-up during the whole course, which exists of an operation microscope and all the surgical tools needed for the course, the number of attendees per course is limited to a maximum of 8 surgeons.

The course will be held in the Netherlands. For a detailed overview and registration form please download the PDF concerned:

Two day telemetry course
Registration form

In case of any further questions, please contact your local account manager or sent an email to secr@harlan.com