The primary purpose of the LATG Training Manual is to assist in learning the knowledge that will allow technicians to attain a high degree of professionalism in their field and to prepare for the AALAS technician certification examinations. (Publisher).

Administration and management -- Functions of management -- Identifying and controlling costs -- Regulations and security -- Quality assurance -- Occupational health and safety -- Scientific fundamentals in laboratory animal science -- Structure and function of cells and tissues -- Organic chemistry and biochemistry -- Molecular biology -- Genetic engineering -- Animal health -- Infectious diseases -- Immunology -- Common diseases of laboratory animals -- Diagnostic techniques -- Pharmacology -- Anesthesia and analgesia -- Unique anatomical features of some laboratory species -- Gnotobiology -- Statistics.