A&E Full Module

The Andrology and Embryology module contains all of the courses listed below:

Male and Female Infertility

Course Objective: Learn and understand the causes of male and female infertility.

Male Reproductive Function

Course Objective: Describe spermatogenesis/histology of the testis; describe the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and paracrine controls; describe the organs and function of the male genital tract and understand sperm transport and maturation; describe the structure of the penis and understand the principals of erection and ejaculation; describe semen and sperm structure; and male infertility.

Antisperm Antibody and Sperm-Cervical Mucus Testing

Course Objective - Sperm-Cervical Mucus: role of cervical mucus in fertility; collection of cervical mucus; postcoital test, the fern test; sperm-cervical contact test; and the capillary tube test. Antisperm Antibodies: etiology and pathogenesis of ASAB; tests for agglutinating and immobilizing ASAB; immunobead and MAR test; interpretation of results; and treatment of immunologic infertility.

The Semen Analysis

Course Objective: Sample production; macroscopic analysis; microscopic analysis; andrology QC and PT; and the semen analysis report.

Sperm Function Tests

Course Objective: Know the tests currently performed on semen specimens and the interpretation, and to understand the significance (and limitations) of sperm function testing results for clinical outcomes. Topics to be discussed: cervical mucus penetration, hypo-osmotic swelling test, DNA fragmentation assay, sperm anueploidy, acrosome reaction testing, zona binding assays, and sperm penetration assay.

Female Reproductive Physiology

Course Objective: This course aims to familiarize the participant with the essential anatomical and physiological components that must be present and their correct function to ensure the production of viable human female gametes.

Male Gamete Preparation for ART

Course Objective: Collection of sperm – ejaculate/surgical; processing of sperm samples; insemination; and cryopreservation.

Culture Techniques for the IVF Laboratory

Course Objective: During this course you will learn to understand the evolution and components of the modern embryo culture system, know your medium, make educated choices about the medium you use and use an appropriate culture system.

Gamete Biology: Fertilization and Implantation

Course Objective: The participant will learn how mature male and female gametes are produced as well as how they arrive at the point of fertilization, how they interact to bring about fertilization and oocyte activation and how the fertilized egg develops through the stages of pre-implantation development.

Ovarian Stimulation

Course Objective: This course outlines various ovarian stimulation protocols in use for ART. Persons studying this course will have a better understanding of ovarian stimulation protocols, their mechanism of action, and the physiology behind their biological responses.

Micromanipulation in ART

Course Objective: Review the history of all techniques; discuss criteria for application and patient selection; understand the technical aspects of the procedures; and discuss success rates of procedures.

Embryo Selection and Embryo Transfer

Course Objective: This course discusses how embryo selection and embryo transfer techniques affect pregnancy outcome. In addition, individuals watching this course will understand the limitations of embryo selection in determining pregnancy outcomes and the importance of proficient embryo transfer in achieving optimal pregnancy outcomes.

Cryopreservation of Reproductive Cells and Tissues

Course Objective: Slow freezing and vitrification; cryo-injuries, vitrification/freezing solutions; cooling and warming rates; and working with cryoprotectants.

QC and QA in the ART Laboratory

Course Objective: Understand the principles of quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality improvement (QI); review the various procedures used in a quality control program and understand the purpose and objectives of a QC program; and describe basic record-keeping and oversight requirements for quality assurance program.

The New Genetics of Infertility

Course Objective: Know the fundamental principles of molecular biology; know the indications for genetic testing; define the approaches used to analyze genetic defects; define the approaches used to analyze genes or markers; and understand the importance of reproductive genetics to andrology and embryology.

Laboratory Management: CLIA and OSHA

Course Objective: CLIA - general provisions; provider performed microscopy; proficiency testing; quality systems; personnel; and inspections, sanctions and enforcement. OSHA implements regulations to control occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals and to protect laboratory personnel from contracting diseases spread through contact with blood and other body fluids, therefore, clinical laboratories should have the following plans: Bloodborne Pathogen Plan, Hazard Communication Plan, and Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Laboratory Management: General

Course Objective: Laboratory director responsibilities; laboratory budget and finance; laboratory statistics and QC; quality assurance; model compliance plans; HIPAA; Stark Law and anti-kickback policies; and employment law.

Approved for 2.0 CEUs

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