BTA Comprehensive Course in ART - 14 Days
A comprehensive 14-day hands-on training in Assisted Reproductive Technologies — preparing you for a career in infertility as per global standards.
- 14 Days
- Hands-on Training
- Certificate Awarded
Course Overview
Master ART with World-Class Training
The Hands-on Course on ART will include 12 days of hands-on training sessions of Gamete handling and manipulation. This will be supplemented with Detailed teaching of the all Concepts of Infertility from clinical and lab aspects. The main focus of this fourteen-day course will be to prepare you for a career in infertility and to equip you according to 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.
Interactive Discussions
Engaging teaching sessions covering clinical and lab concepts
Hands-on Lab Training
5 days of gamete handling and manipulation practice
Clinical Observership
Observe live procedures with Dr. Hrishikesh Pai & Dr. Nandita Palshetkar
Live Presentations
Multimedia lectures from leading infertility specialists
Who Is This Course 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.
Curriculum
14-Days Detailed Schedule
Value Additions to Course IVF 1.1
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.
Day 1 Lectures Live Demo Observership
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 Observership
- Chance to observe clinical practice with Dr. Hrishikesh Pai and Dr. Nandita Palshetkar
Day 2 Lectures Live Demo Hands On
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 Live Demo Hands On
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 Hands On
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 Hands On
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 Hands On
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 Lectures Hands On
Lectures
- Case discussions
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 8 Clinical Observership Hands On
Clinical Observership
- Chance to observe clinical practice with Dr. Hrishikesh Pai and Dr. Nandita Palshetkar
HANDS ON
- Vitrification of Sperms
- Aligning of micromanipulator.
- Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
- Sperm immobilization
- Injection followed by ICSI
- Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs
Day 9 Clinical Observership Hands On
Clinical Observership
- Chance to observe clinical practice with Dr. Hrishikesh Pai and Dr. Nandita Palshetkar
HANDS ON
- Thawing of Sperms
- Aligning of micromanipulator.
- Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
- Sperm immobilization
- Injection followed by ICSI
- Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs
Day 10 Lectures Hands On
LECTURES
- Chance to observe clinical practice with Dr. Hrishikesh Pai and Dr. Nandita Palshetkar
HANDS ON
- Vitrification of Oocytes and Embryos
- Aligning of micromanipulator.
- Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
- Sperm immobilization
- Injection followed by ICSI
- Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs
Day 11 Lectures Hands On
LECTURES
- Genetic Investigations
- Implications
- International Practice of Infertility
HANDS ON
- Vitrification of Oocytes and Embryos
- Aligning of micromanipulator.
- Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
- Sperm immobilization
- Injection followed by ICSI
- Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs
Day 12 Lectures Hands On
LECTURES
- CO2, O2, Mixed Gases
- Gas Filters
- Air Filters
- Controcon
HANDS ON
- Thawing of Oocytes and Embryos
- Aligning of micromanipulator.
- Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
- Sperm immobilization
- Injection followed by ICSI
- Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs
Day 13 Lectures Hands On
LECTURES
- VSO, ROS
- Three Parent IVF
- Artificial Uterus
- Advances In the Field of Infertility
HANDS ON
- Thawing of Oocytes and Embryos
- Aligning of micromanipulator.
- Micro tools and preparing for sperm injection.
- Sperm immobilization
- Injection followed by ICSI
- Trouble shooting tips for ICSI using KPIs
Day 14 Hands On
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
Curriculum
Evaluation & Certification
Knowledge/Theoretical Component (30%)
30%
Practical Skills (50%):
50%
Verbal Communication & Comprehension Skills / Integrative Component (20%):
20%
Hands-on Lab Training
- Multiple choice questions on lab techniques linked to each course module
- Tested on specific lab techniques taught during the training
- 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