The Clinical IVF Laboratory
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
5h
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Duration
3 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Virtual classes
Yes
This online course provides an introductory-level understanding of the clinical IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) laboratory.
As well as the basics of the IVF lab, it also covers:
the individual protocols and procedures within the lab
the requirements that must be considered when working within it
information ranging from embryo selection to new technologies in IVF
It will allow better practice and understanding in dealing with patients and IVF cases.
With the increasing demand for answers about our fertility, this course will help you understand:
the role of the clinical embryologist
what procedures are conducted within the IVF laboratory
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About this course
By the end of the course, you should have:
increased your knowledge of the clinical IVF laboratory
become aware of methods of analysis
learned about clinical methodologies
The course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about the clinical IVF laboratory, including:
clinicians
healthcare professionals, e.g. nurses, scientists, clinical embryologists and geneticists
The resources can be used to train new staff working in an IVF or PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) clinic, or anyone wanting to learn more about this exciting field.
The course consists of seven pre-recorded lectures as well as pre-recorded laboratory procedures.
There will also be a live tutorial and a problem-solving session.
You'll receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
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Subjects
- Protocols and procedures
- Protocols
- Clinical IVF
- Embryologist
- Genetic Diagnosis
- Technologies
- Embryo freezing
- Egg
- Embryo selection
- ICSI
Course programme
The course is made up of the following sections:
- Introduction to the course (Helen O’Neill)
- Introduction to the IVF laboratory (Kalliopi Loutradi)
- Clinical andrology and sperm preparation (Susannah Sargent)
- From egg collection to embryo transfer (Rabi Odia)
- ICSI (intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection) (Carleen Heath)
- Embryo selection (Joyce Harper)
- Egg and embryo freezing (Alpesh Doshi)
- New technologies in IVF (Joyce Harper)
The content includes a series of videoed IVF laboratory demonstrations that outline the practical elements of:
- semen preparation
- ICSI
- vitrification and warming
- embryo transfer
The Clinical IVF Laboratory