Certificate course in Laboratory Andrology

Semen analysis is the one of the first steps to detect male fertility issues. New technologies with implications for the treatment of male infertility are being developed and advancing rapidly. It is important, therefore, that clinicians, laboratory scientists and allied health professionals are aware of the basic evaluation and treatment, as well as progress in technology that may have an impact on treatments for male infertility.

Gaining the relevant knowledge and hands on training in andrology is essential to run the andrology laboratory successfully. Qualified, and skilled personnel are the one of the important assets to a laboratory and plays a major role in disease diagnosis.

This 08 module three months part time course targets to equip medical and science graduates with relevant professional knowledge, skills and hands on experience in andrology and enable them to apply their acquired expertise at infertility clinics.

Application will be closed on 31^st May 2024

Objectives / Learning Outcomes

Students will grain following programme outcomes on completion

Review the physiology and pathophysiology of male reproductive function.
Describe the key elements of the male factor evaluation.
Understand WHO criteria for semen analysis and its role in clinical diagnosis and decision making.
Restate the limitations of the primary semen analysis and importance of advanced semen analysis.
Learn advanced sperm preparation methods used in assisted reproduction such as: IUI, IVF and ICSI
Understand advanced sperm function tests.
Learn methods for male fertility preservation for use in ART.

At the end of the course students will be able to acquire following learning outcomes:

Describe the anatomy of male genital system
Identify the basic scientific knowledge related to human reproduction including male fertility
Explain the basic of subfertility management
Identify concepts of andrological laboratory procedures related to assisted conception, male infertility and STIs
Develop skills to perform seminal fluid analysis and semen processing techniques
Write the seminal fluid analysis report according to WHO 6^th edition and will be able interpret the report
Plan and implement the andrology laboratory in low resource setting
Understand the concept of sperm preservation techniques
Check quality of laboratory equipment and consumables
Execute ethics in laboratory and clinical practice

Duration, Credit hours & SLQF Level

Course duration will be 03 months which consists;

Lectures 20 hours

Practical demonstration 20 hours

Hands on practical 32 hours

Total 72 hours

To Whom? / Entry Criteria

Target group

This course is designed with an intention of catering medical officers, medical laboratory technologist (MLT), nursing officers and Allied Health Professionals with an interest in andrology

Admission

The applicant should possess at least one year experience in the medical / research laboratory with a recognized qualification (degree/ diploma, etc.).