Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

University College London

Course

Online

£ 350 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    5h

  • Duration

    3 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This online course provides a basic understanding of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). It's taught by experts in the field who have developed techniques and principals of PGD.
The course covers not only the background of PGD but also explains:
embryo biopsy for PGD
genetic diagnosis for PGD
It contains information ranging from embryology to ethics, as well as the future of PGD.
With the increasing demand for answers about our genetic make-up, this course will help you understand:
how and why we do PGD
accreditation and external quality assessment

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

By the end of the course, you should have:
increased your knowledge of PGD
become aware of methods of analysis
learned about clinical methodologies

The course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about PGD, including:
clinicians
healthcare professionals, e.g. nurses, scientists, clinical embryologists and geneticists

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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2018

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Subjects

  • Quality
  • Quality Training
  • Genetic Diagnosis
  • Quality Systems
  • Quality Audit
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Quality Controller
  • Quality Policy
  • CGH

Course programme

The course is made up of the following sections:

  • Introduction to the course (Helen O’Neill)
  • Introduction to PGD (Joyce Harper)
  • Diagnosis of chromosomal imbalance by FISH and array CGH
  • PGD for single-gene disorders (Sioban SenGupta)
  • Problem solving (Sioban SenGupta and Seema Dhanjal)
  • Accreditation and external quality assessment (Seema Dhanjal)
  • Ethical considerations in PGD (Francoise Shenfield)
  • Coordination of PGD and the future of PGD (Joyce Harper)

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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

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