Certificate Programmes

The course consists of a series of lectures and presentations that introduce participants to basic principles and techniques used in clinical embryology and andrology. Combined with the Tissue Culture and Practical Andrology certificate courses, the Basic Human Embryology course offers both novices and graduates with life science background a tremendous opportunity to enter the embryology/ART industry.

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of infertility, its treatment options and ART
• Comprehensive knowledge of human gametes and their handling
• Observational experience in embryology laboratory practice

Course Content

 Fundamentals of Embryology

• Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
• Ethical issues in Embryology/ART
• Oocyte Retrieval and Grading (Observation)

Eligibility

• MSc and BSc graduates in the Life Sciences
• Diploma holders in the Life Sciences
• Clinicians with an interest in embryology

Fees

For more information contact
Telephone: +233 277 715 058
Email: info@thrivusinstitute.edu.gh

Starting Date and Duration

• Admission in Progress
• 8 weeks

The Certificate course in Intermediate Embryology involves extensive hands-on training to enable participants to work as minimal-supervision embryologists immediately after course completion. The program offers comprehensive and rigorous (ESHRE- and ASRM-level) training standards in Human Embryology and Andrology.  The trainee should have had hands-on, aseptic tissue culture experience and must have some knowledge of assisted reproduction techniques.

Course Outcome

 At the end of the course you will:

1. Be able to work immediately as an embryologist with minimal supervision
2. Gain comprehensive knowledge on human gametes and their handling
3. Acquire extensive hands-on experience on semen preparation techniques
4. Gain experience in culture techniques for embryology
5. Observe ovum pick up procedure and be able to screen, denude, analyze and culture oocytes

Course Content

1. Controlled ovarian stimulation
2. Ovum Pick-Up (observation)
3. Oocyte grading
4. Embryo culture
5. Catheter loading and embryo placement
6. Andrology and sperm cryopreservation
7. Ethical issues in ART

Eligibility

• BSc /MSc (Life Sciences) & MB/ChB with 1 – 2 years’ experience in an embryology lab
• Clinicians, Medical professionals (Nurses, pharmacists)
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Starting date to be confirmed

For more information contact

Tel: +233 302 957 663

        +233 277 715 058

WhatsApp: +233 558 558 939

Email: info@thrivusinstitute.edu.gh 

Starting Date and Duration

• Date to be confirmed
• 12 weeks, 2 times weekly

The program offers comprehensive and rigorous (ESHRE- and ASRM-level) training in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).  The course is ideal for both fledgling or experienced IVF practitioners with the requisite background and also for established ART practitioners looking to further enhance their skills.

Course Outcome

At the end of the course you will:

1. Gain knowledge on how to set up an IVF laboratory.

1. Develop critical insights in all aspects of an IVF cycle from pre-treatment evaluation and testing, through stimulation protocols and treatment regimen to addressing some of the most intractable problems in ART. 
2. Have opportunities to observe follicular tracking, oocyte retrieval, embryo culture, and embryo transfer.
3. Obtain acute understanding of the ethical issues prevailing in ART

Course Content:

1. Setting up an IVF lab
2. Infertility diagnosis and management for IVF
3. Ovarian reserve and stimulation protocols
4. Transvaginal ultrasonography for ART
5. Ovarian stimulation in patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
6. Ovum Pick Up/Oocyte retrieval (Observation)
7. Embryo culture, embryo selection and catheter loading
8. Management of poor responders
9. Prevention and management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
10. Recurrent implantation failures
11. Management of thin endometrium
12. Embryo transfer techniques (Observation)
13. Luteal phase support
14. Fertility preservation
15. Oocyte donation and surrogacy
16. Ethical issues in ART
17. Counselling in ART

Eligibility

1. Embryologists with at least 5 years’ practical laboratory experience
2. Doctorate in the Life Sciences with at least 4 years’ experience in embryology
3. Obstetrics and Gynecologists with a minimum of 3-years’ Post Specialist Certification.

Fees

For more information contact
Telephone: +233 277 715 058
Email: info@thrivusinstitute.edu.gh

Starting date and Duration

• Date to be confirmed
• 12 weeks, 3 times weekly

This exploratory course introduces Embryology to life science graduates with no prior background in embryology or andrology but have an interest in learning about both disciplines. Attendees will also learn about the fundamentals of the science and ethics of infertility treatment. 

The Introductory Human Embryology course is combined with Introductory Andrology and Introductory Mammalian Tissue Culture courses to enhance the overall exploratory experience.   

Completion of the course will enable graduands make informed decisions about whether to pursue further studies to become Embryologists or opt for other professions. 

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students will have

• Introductory knowledge of infertility, its treatment options and ART
• Knowledge of human gametes and handling them
• Knowledge of ethical issues in Embryology/ART
• Gained an understanding of embryology and gained an ability to make informed career decisions.

Course Content

 Introduction to Embryology

• Infertility, IUI and IVF
• Introductory andrology
• Ethical issues in Embryology

Eligibility

• MSc and BSc Graduates in the Life Sciences without prior experience in Embryology
• Diploma holders in Life Sciences

Fees

For more information contact
Telephone: +233 277 715 058
Email: info@thrivusinstitute.edu.gh

Starting Date and Duration

• To be confirmed
• 6 weeks, Two times a week