American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) · ALAT Exam Content Outline and Reference List, revised October 2024; no separate effective date stated. This is the latest accessible official outline located as of October 20, 2026. The assigned workbook label, Registered Animal Technician (RALAT), maps to Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician: AALAS Registry participation adds R to ALAT. RALAT is a registered certification designation, not a separate examination.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• ALAT Exam Content Outline and Reference List, revised 10/2024
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician Certification & Registry, June 2017
• From Animal Care Technician to ALAT-Certified Laboratory Animal Technician
• AAALAC International Fellow Criteria and Nomination Guidelines
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, eighth edition: Animal Care and Use Program
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, eighth edition: Environment, Housing, and Management
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, eighth edition: Veterinary Care
• Nomenclature of Inbred Mice
• Introduction to Mouse Genetics
• The difference between germ free and specific-pathogen-free mice
• Housing and husbandry: Guinea pig
• Housing and husbandry: Rabbit
• Handling and restraint: General principles
• The 3Rs
• Sterilizing Practices
• Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants
• SI Units – Temperature
• 21 CFR 58.130: Conduct of a nonclinical laboratory study
• 21 CFR 58.90: Animal care
• 21 CFR 58.43: Animal care facilities
• 9 CFR 2.32: Personnel qualifications
• Hazards to Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Workers
• Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets
• Tool: Closed-Loop Communication