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Training In Semenology

(Module 1)

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Contact Information:

Training can be customized according to the needs of the candidate. Please mail the complete Questionnaire and review the Application Procedures/Fee Schedule. For more information contact:

Program Director
Center for Reproductive Medicine
Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute and
  Ob-Gyn & Women's Health Institute
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue, A19.1
Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
Tel: 216-444-9485; Fax: 216-445-6049
E-mail: agarwaa@ccf.org


 
Laboratory

Course objectives:

During the course each participant receives one-on-one training to develop knowledge and skills in:

  • Semen sample collection and delivery.
  • Routine semen analysis.
  • Computer assisted semen analysis (CASA).
  • Sperm morphology assessment
    (WHO and Tygerberg strict criteria).
  • Fructose detection in seminal plasma
    (qualitative & quantitative assessment).
  • Viability testing (Eosin & Nigrosin stain).
  • Hypo-osmotic swelling test.
  • Leukocyte detection (Peroxidase staining).
  • Special sperm stain (NF-PICS) for azoospermic samples.
  • Antisperm antibodies detection (Immunobeads test).
  • Quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing in andrology laboratory.
  • Safety guidelines for andrology laboratory.

Educational teaching methods:

  • Live lectures and multimedia presentations.
  • Laboratory training sessions.
  • Interactive discussions.

Each participant will receive:

Course duration:

Participants receive 40 hours of instructions in the following areas:

  • Lectures, discussions - 8 hours.
  • Laboratory training sessions - 32 hours.
     
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Center for Reproductive Medicine
The Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A19.1
Cleveland OH 44195
U.S.A.