The In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory
MODALITY: Online
CENTER: IVIRMA Global Education
The In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory
MODALITY: Online
CENTER: IVIRMA Global Education
The In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory
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LANGUAGE: English
ProgramData
Hours:
20 theoretical
Enrollment:
350 €
Type:
Online courses
Location:
Campus NEO
Editions
Description
This course aims to bring the student closer to the concept of the Clinical Embryology Laboratory. We will study the technical aspects, physical resources, equipment, functional aspects, procedures, structural and organizational aspects, and quality management.
Biomedical Professionals, Biotechnologists, Andrologists and Embryologists
20 ECMEC's
Academic information
Competencies
- Interpret the results of the analysis of semen and oocyte samples as well as embryos in culture.
- Explain cell culture protocols and optimal environmental conditions for in vitro embryo development.
- Relate IVF laboratory procedures and outcomes to success rates in obtaining viable embryos and achieving pregnancies.
- Apply laboratory techniques for gamete and embryo manipulation and culture in an IVF environment.
- Use specialized equipment and technologies such as high-resolution microscopes and controlled incubation systems to optimize culture conditions.
- Design and implemet embryo selection and culture strategies to improve the quality and viability of transferred embryos.
- Analyze and evaluate the quality of the oocytes spermatozoa and embryos produced in the IVF laboratory.
Course Coordination:
Maria José de los Santos Molina
View profileProgram
1. The Clinical Embriology Laboratory: a Cleanroom
2. Getting to know the laboratory environment
3. Environmental pollution and the IVF laboratory
4. The IVF Laboratory: structure, equipment and maintenance
5. Oocyte aspiration, capacitation and sperm retrieval protocols. Conventional insemination
6. Sperm selection for ICSI
7. Use of testicular sperm
8. Micromanipulation techniques and assisted fertilization: SUZI, PZD, ICSI and associated techniques
9. Evaluation of fertilization: pronuclear score and reproductive outcomes
10. Oocyte dysmorphisms and clinical repercussion
11. Standard embryo culture: selection criteria of embryos eligible for transfer and cryopreservation
12. Embryo transfer
13. Traceability in the clinical embryology laboratory
14. The role of the IVF Laboratory in Fertility Preservation
15. Rescue of immature oocytes in In Vitro Fertilization
16. Quality management in the IVF laboratory
17. Key performance indicators (KPIs) in IVF
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Program Data
Campus NEO
Intended for
Biomedical Professionals, Biotechnologists, Andrologists and Embryologists
Description
This course aims to bring the student closer to the concept of the Clinical Embryology Laboratory. We will study the technical aspects, physical resources, equipment, functional aspects, procedures, structural and organizational aspects, and quality management.
Skills
- Interpret the results of the analysis of semen and oocyte samples as well as embryos in culture.
- Explain cell culture protocols and optimal environmental conditions for in vitro embryo development.
- Relate IVF laboratory procedures and outcomes to success rates in obtaining viable embryos and achieving pregnancies.
- Apply laboratory techniques for gamete and embryo manipulation and culture in an IVF environment.
- Use specialized equipment and technologies such as high-resolution microscopes and controlled incubation systems to optimize culture conditions.
- Design and implemet embryo selection and culture strategies to improve the quality and viability of transferred embryos.
- Analyze and evaluate the quality of the oocytes spermatozoa and embryos produced in the IVF laboratory.
Program
Program
1. The Clinical Embriology Laboratory: a Cleanroom
2. Getting to know the laboratory environment
3. Environmental pollution and the IVF laboratory
4. The IVF Laboratory: structure, equipment and maintenance
5. Oocyte aspiration, capacitation and sperm retrieval protocols. Conventional insemination
6. Sperm selection for ICSI
7. Use of testicular sperm
8. Micromanipulation techniques and assisted fertilization: SUZI, PZD, ICSI and associated techniques
9. Evaluation of fertilization: pronuclear score and reproductive outcomes
10. Oocyte dysmorphisms and clinical repercussion
11. Standard embryo culture: selection criteria of embryos eligible for transfer and cryopreservation
12. Embryo transfer
13. Traceability in the clinical embryology laboratory
14. The role of the IVF Laboratory in Fertility Preservation
15. Rescue of immature oocytes in In Vitro Fertilization
16. Quality management in the IVF laboratory
17. Key performance indicators (KPIs) in IVF
