Certificate Course in Seminology (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.

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OBJECTIVES

  • Provide the fundamental knowledge to the learners in subfertility and andrology.
  • Develop learners’ skill in semen fluid analysis and sperm processing for intra uterine insemination (IUI) or assisted reproductive technology (ART).
  • Prepare the learners to independently and ethically practice seminal fluid analysis and sperm processing Methods.

DURATION

  • Course duration will be 03 months.

MEDIUM

  • Bilingual (English with Tamil input)

ENTRY CRITERIA

Target Group

  • Medical Officers, Medical Laboratory Technologist(MLT), Nursing Officers and Allied Health Professionals with an interest in andrology and embryology.

SELECTION METHOD

  • The selection will be based on the evaluation of qualifications.

TEACHING METHOD

  • Direct classes and practical sessions.

ASSESMENT METHOD

  • Formative  assessment.
  • Summative assesment.

 

LECTURERS PANEL

Dr. S. Raguraman Prof . B. Balagobi Prof. K. Muhunthan Prof. A. Murugananthan Dr. R. Jeyandren Dr. M. Karthika
Senior Lecturer and Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Honorary Consultant – Teaching Hospital Jaffna.
Professor & Consultant Urological Surgeon,
University Surgical Unit,
Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.
Chair and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Honorary Consultant – Teaching Hospital Jaffna.
Professor in Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Jaffna.
Andrologist,
Andro Lab, 1s450 Summit Ave , Suite 155 Oakbrook Terrace, USA.
Clinical Embryologist,
21/4, Kalasalai road, 2nd lane, Thirunelveli.

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTOR

Ms. J. Mithusha Ms. T. Sukirthan
Demonstrator
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.
Staff Technical Officer
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.

COURSE FEE

Fee structure

  • Course fees:              Rs. 25,000.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please Contact

Mrs. Thayalini Sukirthan

Staff Technical Officer

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

0212222545