Center for Reproductive Medicine

Training in Semen Analysis
	Module 1A - Routine Semen Analysis	Module 1B - Sperm Morphology
	Course objectives: During the course each participant receives one-on-one training to develop knowledge and skills in: routine semen analysis including proper specimen collection, volume measurement, pH, manual sperm count, and motility using sperm counting chambers (MicroCell and Makler Chambers), preparation of smear for morphology. Semen sample collection and delivery Routine semen analysis Computer assisted semen analysis (CASA) Review quality control method for semen analysis Proficiency survey for semen analysis Course duration: Participants receive 1 day of instruction in the following areas: Demonstration of procedures Laboratory training sessions - 8 hours	Course objectives: During the course each participant receives one-on-one training to develop knowledge and skills in: sperm morphology by both Tygerberg's Strict Criteria and World Health Organization criteria for sperm morphology; preparation of slides and staining techniques. Name and perform sperm morphology assessments by WHO 3^rd and Tygerberg's Strict (WHO 4^th) criteria Distinguish the differences between the two morphology classification systems Observe semen smear preparation and practice staining techniques Review quality control measures Course duration: Participants receive 2 days of instruction in the following areas: Demonstration of procedures Laboratory training sessions - 16 hours

	Training in this module accredited by the American College of Embryology – Click on the logo for details	Educational teaching methods: Laboratory training sessions. Interactive discussions. Each participant will receive: Course syllabus. Certificate of training (issued upon successful evaluation by the instructor) Free library access. Click here for a virtual 360° tour of the Center for Reproductive Medicine Evaluation of ART training by Past Candidates Click on this link to view the comments and feedback by previous ART Trainees. Testimonials of Past Candidates Click on this link to view the testimonials of previous ART Trainees. Contact Information: Training can be customized according to the needs of the candidate. Please mail the complete Registration 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