IVF & Embryology Courses - Short Courses

Embryology Academy for Research & Training

ADVANCED COURSE IN CRYOPRESERVATION

A “Cryo” oriented course incorporates demo, lectures and limited hands on. Deals exhaustively with freezing techniques, instruments and protocols related to sperm, oocytes, embryos and blastocysts. COURSE DATES: Please contact us at [email protected] for next training dates.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This Module aims to provide detailed theoretical & practical knowledge of Cryopreservation of sperms & Embryos. Suitable for people well acquainted with procedures of IUI/ IVF/ ICSI. METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING: Interactive multimedia sessions covering

• Basics of Cryopreservation • Cryopreservation media • Freezers & their functioning • Sperm cryopreservation methods and limitations • Embryo cryopreservation methods and limitations • Vitrification concept, development, methods and limitations

Guided hands on covering • Liquid Nitrogen Transfer from & to cryocans • Filling of Liquid Nitrogen in to programmable freezer • Demo of programming for various samples • Loading of cryo straws • Labeling of cryo straws • Cryopreservation of sperm • Storing of cryo straw/ vials in Canister • Canister handling

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COURSE DURATION: 12 hrs in 2 days EVALUATION: By MCQ`s & Demo of Skills acquired.

TRAINEES WILL GET: Course Manual and a Certificate of Training accredited by the Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland, United States. COURSE FEES: Rs 20,000/- (Indian Nationals) US $ 500/- (Foreign Nationals) NOTE:-

• Service tax of 10.30% is chargeable on course fee for both Indian & Foreign Nationals.

• Travelling and accommodation is extra. EART can provide assistance in arranging.

• Candidate to arrange for breakfast & dinner.


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ADVANCED COURSE IN ICSI

A course totally devoted to hands on for perfecting the fine skills of ICSI.

COURSE DATES: Please contact us at [email protected] for next training dates. COURSE OBJECTIVE: Participant receives One-One training, develops knowledge & skills in micromanipulation Instrument handling & operation.

METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING: Interactive session covering

• Basic instrumentation - Inverted microscope and Micro manipulator. • Alignment of micromanipulator and loading of micro tools. • Oocyte preparation for ICSI. • Sperm preparation from various types of samples like ejaculate, PESA,

MESA,TESA and TESE • Do's & Don'ts of lCSI. • Performing ICSI. • Performing Laser Assisted Hatching (LAH), Intracytoplasmic

Morphologically selected Sperm Injection (IMSI). Video and/ or live demonstration of

• Oocyte denudation for ICSI. • Mechanical and chemical hatching. LAH (Laser Assisted Hatching) and

IMSI. Guided hands on covering:

• Dish preparation for ICSI.

• Sperm preparation by gradient/ swim-up method.

• Alignment of micromanipulator & loading of Micro tools.

• Oil loading into the injectors, Equilibration of micro tools.

• Loading of sperms and oocytes on to the prepared ICSI dish.

• Sperm Immobilization & loading of immobilized sperm in the injection micropipette.

• Holding of denuded Oocyte and Performing ICSI.



Note: This module is appropriate for candidates who are well versed & experienced in Oocyte handling & IVF procedures, this module will help them in performing ICSI confidently with smooth transition. COURSE DURATION: 18 hrs in 3 days

EVALUATION: By MCQ`s & Demo of Skills acquired.

COURSE CODE : EC02 TRAINEES WILL GET: Center for Reproductive Medicine, USA accredited certificate on completion, course manual and working lunch during training.

COURSE FEES: Rs 35,000/- (Indian Nationals) US $ 800/- (Foreign Nationals) NOTE:-



• Candidate to arrange for breakfast & dinner


BASIC COURSE IN SEMENOLOGY & IUI

Ideal for beginners. Provides an insight to andrology. Helps to understand sperm per se and sperm processing techniques for various ART procedures.

COURSE DATES: Please contact us at [email protected] for next training dates.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This module aims at providing basic to advanced knowledge in Semenology and sperm preparation techniques, guided hands on will aid the candidate to understand & confidently perform the same.

METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING: Interactive Basic sessions covering:-

• Semen collection, delivery and method of collection. • Initial & Macroscopic Examination. • Microscopic examination for count & motility. • Morphology estimation according to WHO & Kruger's strict criterion. • Advanced tests like Hypo Osmotic Swelling Test, Vital Staining, and

Fructose estimation. • Optional test like sperm chromatin assay, ROS estimation,

estimation of Zinc, anti sperm antibodies etc. • Sperm preparation techniques.

Guided Hands on Training In: • Initial & macroscopic examination. • Microscopic estimation for count & motility. • Morphology estimation according to WHO & Kruger's strict criteria. • Advanced tests like hypo osmotic swelling test, vital staining &

Fructose estimation. • Cryopreservation of sperm. • Sperm preparation techniques.


EVALUATION: By MCQ'S & Demo of Skills acquired.

COURSE DURATION: 12 hrs in 21/2 days.

TRAINEES WILL GET: Course Manual and a Certificate of Training accredited by the Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland, United States.

COURSE CODE: EC01 COURSE FEES: Rs 20,000/- (Indian Nationals) US $ 500/- (Foreign Nationals) NOTE:-



• Candidate to arrange for breakfast & dinner


CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ART

An extension of the Introductory course in ART- includes a five day visit to a reputed IVF centre to understand the live functioning of the ART procedures and sharpening of skills for another 5 days on their return back to EART.

COURSE DATES: Please contact us at [email protected] for next training dates. COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course aims at providing detailed theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on training on a one-one basis in all aspects of IVF & ICSI. In this module, the candidate will be given an opportunity to visit and observe the actual lab setup and functioning of a reputed human IVF centre for 5 days.

METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING:

• Interactive series of lectures with Audio/ Visual aids by our

experienced internal and visiting faculty. • Video/ Multimedia presentation of critical clinical aspects of

setting up of an ideal IVF laboratory, follicular study, ovum pick up, oocyte stripping, laser assisted hatching, oocyte - zygote and embryo scoring, extended culture and embryo transfer.

One-on-one hands on training in following laboratory aspects: • Routine Semen analysis, advanced semen analysis, sperm

preparation for IUI & ART. • Dish preparation for IVF and ICSI.


• Types of media, media handling, aliquoting and subsequent

storage. • Oocyte and embryo handling transfer between the droplets and

dishes. • Catheter loading for IUI and embryo transfer. • Micromanipulation components, mechanics and installation

instructions. • Aligning of micromanipulator, micro tools and preparing for

sperm injection. • Sperm immobilization and mock injection followed by ICSI. • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and QC/ QA. • Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos (demonstration only).

Note: this module provides observership in an actual clinical set up for 5 days, (no hands-on experience will be available during Observership). COURSE DURATION: 130 hrs in 3 weeks EVALUATION: By MCQ`s & Demo of Skills acquired.

COURSE CODE: EC04 TRAINEES WILL GET: Course Manual and a certificate of Training accredited by Center for Medicine, USA on completion and access to in house facilities like library, CD's and internet (for reference within EART centre only).



COURSE FEES: Rs 1,40,000 /- (Indian Nationals) US $ 3200/- (Foreign Nationals) NOTE:-



• Candidate to arrange for breakfast & dinner. • During observership, travelling expenses from EART to IVF

centre to and fro (3 tire AC) is included in fees. Accommodation, breakfast and dinner is the responsibility of candidate.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE: Masters degree in any branch of life sciences or MBBS or MD


Introductory Course in ART


INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN ART A comprehensive course coupled with lectures and hands on incorporating all the ART techniques. Includes basic instrumentation and application support.

COURSE DATES: Please contact us at [email protected] for next training dates. COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course provides comprehensive hands-on training on a one-one basis in all fields of IVF & ICSI. Various aspects in the clinical management of the patient will be covered exhaustively.

METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING:

• Interactive series of lectures with audio / visual aids by our experienced internal and visiting faculty.

• Video / multimedia presentation of critical clinical aspects of setting up of ideal IVF laboratory, follicular study, ovum pick up, oocyte stripping, Laser assisted hatching, oocyte - zygote and embryo culture and embryo transfer.

• One-on-one hands on training in following laboratory aspects: • Routine analysis, advanced semen analysis, sperm preparation

for IUI & ART. • Dish preparation for IVF and ICSI. • Types of media, media handling, aliquoting and subsequent

storage. • Oocyte and embryo handling transfer between the droplets and

dishes. • Catheter loading for IUI and embryo transfer. • Micromanipulation components, mechanics and installation

instructions.



• Aligning of micromanipulator, micro tools and preparing for

injection. • Sperm immobilization and mock injection followed by ICSI (use

of animal oocyte). • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and QC/ QA. • Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos (demonstration only).

COURSE DURATION: 40 hrs in 5 days EVALUATION: By MCQ`s & Demo of Skills acquired.

COURSE CODE: EC03 TRAINEES WILL GET: Center for Reproductive Medicine, USA accredited certificate on completion, course manual and working lunch during training.

COURSE FEES: Rs 59,000/- (Indian Nationals) US $ 1500/- (Foreign Nationals) NOTE:-



• Candidate to arrange for breakfast & dinner.


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IVF & Embryology Courses - Short Courses