Short Courses in ART

1. Introduction to ART

Duration: 2 weeks

Eligibility:

• Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences
• Under Graduate and Post Graduate Degree in Medicine

This course is for beginners in the field of ART and gives a holistic approach to practicing Clinical Embryology. It gives an understanding of the fundamentals of gametogenesis, etiology and pathogenesis of Infertility, Andrology protocols, Setting up an ART Lab, Air quality and Sterility of Labs, Equipment and Instrumentation in ART Lab, Embryology Protocols, Documentation involved in IVF Lab and Regulations in ART.

2. Certificate in Andrology

Duration: 2 days

Eligibility:

• Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences
• Under Graduate and Post Graduate Degree in Medicine

At the end of the course, candidates will have an understanding of causes of Male Infertility & Treatment and All laboratory and Andrology protocols including Semen Analysis,Sperm Preparation Techniques, Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), Semen Freezing, Advanced Sperm Function tests ( Fructose, HOS, Vitality, Peroxidase Staining), Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Semen Banking & Sperm Retrieval Techniques.

3. Advanced Course in ART

Duration: 5 days

Eligibility:

• Practicing Clinical Embryologists who would like to improve their skills and understanding.
• Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences.
• Under Graduate and Post Graduate Degree in Medicine.

This course is an intensive one-on-one training where candidates will learn fundamentals of Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection, including the Equipments needed for ICSI, mechanism involved, Sperm Immobilization, the technique of ICSI and Trouble Shooting. Training can be given on specific techniques including ICSI, Cryo Preservation (Vitrification of Embryos), Laser Assisted Hatching, Embryo Transfer technique and Extended Embryo Culture according to the needs of the candidate