Introduction to ICSI – Part 2

Course Objectives

• To learn about the practice of Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
• To become familiar with micromanipulation equipment
• To learn about sperm selection for ICSI
• To have hands-on training in ICSI
• To learn about error prevention during the ICSI procedure

Target Audience

Lab technicians, clinical embryologists, and research scientists with little or no ICSI experience wishing to learn the basics of the ICSI technique.

Educational needs and expected outcomes

The course aims to provide you with:

• Knowledge on the technical aspects of sperm preparation (ejaculate, epididymal or testicular sperm) and oocyte preparation for ICSI
• An introduction to the ICSI equipment set-up, including choice of microtools and troubleshooting
• Hands-on training – step by step – in ICSI

Educational methods

• Demonstration
• Hands-on training with hamster oocytes and human sperm

This course does not involve any observation of clinical work or use of human oocytes or embryos.

Minimal expertise required for participation in the Course

Each delegate should have some general embryology experience; though no experience of ICSI is needed, it is advisable for participants to do background reading and ideally some in-house basic training on ICSI equipment set-up.

Maximum number of participants

4 participants

Language

The official language of the course is English.

Certificate of attendance

Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance after completing the Course evaluation at the end of the Course.

Fee

The course fee is 600 EUR.

What’s included?

• Hands-on training
• Lunches and refreshments
• Certificate of attendance

What’s not included?

• Transportation to and from Belgium
• Accommodation
• Cost for Visa application
• Participants are advised to organize personal travel insurance.