BTA Advanced Course in IVF - 7 Days

Course Duration: Seven Days

Course Objectives:

The Hands-on Course on ART will include 5 days of hands-on training sessions of Gamete handling and manipulation. This will be supplemented with teaching of the Concepts of Infertility from clinical and lab aspects. The main focus of this advanced seven-day course will be to prepare you for a career in infertility as per the global standards. As part of the course curriculum, trainees will have the opportunity to observe all clinical procedures from induction of the patient, ovum retrievals, embryo transfers and Luteal phase support in live clinical practice of Dr. Hrishikesh Pai and Dr. Nandita Palshetkar.

Educational teaching methods

  • Interactive discussion and teaching sessions
  • Hands-on laboratory training sessions
  • Live lectures and multimedia presentations
  • Clinical Observership

Who is it for?

This module is for recommended for Clinicians who are looking to launch an exiting practice in the field of Infertility and IVF. It is also for those from a science background, who wish to enter the field of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, in either clinical practice or research. BSC, MSC or Any other life science background, BVSC, MVSC, MBBS, MD, MRCOG, FRCOG. Trainees will get a chance to learn how to set up a new IVF centre and how to manage an IVF lab.

Value Additions to the Course

First Hand Clinical Observership at on our various Infertility Centers with the best in the field of Clinical Infertility

The candidate will be awarded a certificate at the end of his training tenure.

Course Fee: INR 130,000 plus applicable Service Tax

DAY 1

LECTURES

  • Patient selection , investigations and Pre therapy- IUI & ART
  • Male Infertility
  • IUI- clinical aspects, Difficult IUI , When to shift from IUI to ART
  • Ovulation induction - IUI & ART
  • Endocrinology & infection related management
  • Luteal phase

LIVE DEMO

  • Sperm preparation
  • IUI
  • Ovum pick up
  • Embryo transfer

CLINICAL OBSERVER SHIP

Chance to observe clinical practice with Dr. Hrishikesh Pai and Dr. Nandita Palshetkar

DAY 2

LECTURES

  • ART – Clinical aspects
  • Oocyte retrieval
  • Embryo transfer
  • Pregnancy outcomes in IUI &ART
  • Recurrent IVF failure
  • Third party options

LIVE DEMO

  • Media Allocation
  • Oocyte scanning and denuding
  • ICSI, IMSI and PICSI

HANDS ON

  • Routine Semen analysis, advanced semen analysis, sperm preparation for IUI
    and ART

DAY 3

LECTURES

  • Setting up of IUI & ART Lab
  • Andrology & Semen preparation techniques
  • Culture & ART techniques
  • Culture Media
  • IVF, ICSI, IMSI
  • Manipulation of the embryo- Blastocyst culture,

LIVE DEMO

  • Vitrification- Embryos and oocytes
  • Thawing of embryos
  • Assisted Laser Hatching
  • Time Lapse

HANDS ON

  • Routine Semen analysis, advanced semen analysis, sperm preparation for IUI and ART
  • Types of media, media handling, aliquoting and subsequent storage.
  • Dish preparation for IVF and ICSI.
  • Oocyte and embryo handling transfer between the droplets and dishes.

DAY 4

LECTURES

  • Andrology and Sperm Selection - Focus on Morphology and Physiology
  • Follicular Study
  • Oocyte Quality and Grading
  • Infertility Treatment Plan
  • IVF vs ICSI
  • Embryo Quality Assessment and Scoring at various stages

HANDS ON

  • Oocyte handling
  • Loading of Embryos
  • Catheter loading for IUI and embryo transfer.
  • Micromanipulation components, mechanics and installation instructions.

DAY 5

LECTURES

  • Manipulation of the embryo- Blastocyst culture, laser hatching
  • Time lapse
  • PGT- AS ( PGS abd PGD )
  • Cryopreservation of semen, oocytes and embryos
  • Case discussions

HANDS ON

  • Aligning of micromanipulator.
  • Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
  • Sperm immobilization

DAY 6

LECTURES

  • Incubators - composition, relevance, types, specifics
  • Laminar Flow - composition, relevance, types, specifics
  • MicroManipulator - Parts, Structure, Use
  • Disposables - Brands, Usage, necessity
  • Good Laboratory Practices(GLP) and QC/ QA.

HANDS ON

  • Aligning of micromanipulator.
  • Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
  • Sperm immobilization
  • Injection followed by ICSI
  • Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs

DAY 7

HANDS ON

  • Aligning of micromanipulator.
  • Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
  • Sperm immobilization
  • Injection followed by ICSI
  • Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs

Evaluation of trainee

  • Knowledge/Theoretical Component (30%): Multiple choice questions on lab techniques linked to each course module
  • Practical Skills (50%): Tested on specific lab techniques taught during the training
  • Verbal Communication & Comprehension Skills / Integrative Component (20%): PowerPoint talk on a topic linked to a course module and viva voce
  • The performance of the candidate throughout the course will be reflected in a Report
  • Candidates will be awarded the Training Certificate