CERTIFICATE COURSE IN CLINICAL ANDROLOGY

A three-week extensive training program for Clinicians and prospective Andrology Technicians in the field of Assisted Reproduction. A unique course dedicated to providing thorough practical skills to perform in Andrology laboratories.

Mode of teaching

• Theoretical classes

• Intensive hands-on practical training

• Course Content

Andrology

• Basic Semen Analysis: The following diagnostic procedures are covered:

  • Sample Collection and delivery

  • Patient Instructions and consent taking and handling of sample container.

  • Semen Volume

  • Semen liquefaction

  • Visual Appearance

  • Semen odor

  • Semen viscosity

  • Semen pH

  • Making a wet preparation

  • Initial Investigation of a wet preparation

  • Sperm motility assessment- motility categories

  • Sperm morphology- preparation, fixation, staining, mounting and evaluation of smear

• Extended Semen Analysis/ Sperm function tests: The following diagnostic procedures are covered:

  • Physical membrane integrity (Vitality test)

  • Functional Integrity (HOS test)

  • Sperm DNA Fragmentation

  • Magnetic Sperm cell sorting

• Sperm Preparation:

• Selecting a sperm preparation method

• Processing multiple samples

• Sperm preparation using direct swim-up from semen

• Sperm preparation using density gradient

• Dealing with atypical semen samples

• Sperm cryobanking- fundamentals of cryobiology, cryopreservation methods, identification methods

• How to set up an IUI laboratory:

  • Equipments and Instruments required

  • Consumables and disposables required

  • Which media to select

  • Quality Control of the laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Masters in Life Sciences, MLT, DMLT, MBBS

COURSE DELIVERY

All courses are full time on-site programs involving theoretical, practical, experimental and research studies. The student will be attached to ZIVA laboratories for in-depth hands-on experience. Textbooks by reputed master authors shall be offered in addition to detailed course book unique to ZIVA.

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Students are assessed by weekly quizzes, periodical assignments, paper presentations and module-end examinations. Certificates shall be awarded at the successful completion of the course.

COURSE FEE

Certificate in Clinical Andrology: Rs. 50000+ 18% GST

Best Doctors

Dr. C. Suvarchala, Scientific DirectorPhD (Genetics), MSc in Clinical Embryology (Monash, Australia), MSc in Clinical Embryology (Leeds, UK), MSc in Genetics