Course - Embryologists

Limited candidates will be enrolled on first come first serve basis

Module 1 :

Level Sr no Chapter no Chapter Name
Level 1 1 1 Anatomy of female reproductive system
2 2 Anatomy of male reproductive system
3 3 Lab setup and requirements
4 4 Microscope
5 5 Equipment in ART
Level 2 6 6 Spermatogenesis
7 7 Semen analysis
8 8 Sperm wash
9 9 Biochemistry of sperms and seminal plasma
10 10 Safety in andrology laboratory
Level 3 11 11 Semen cryopreservation
12 12 Folliculogenesis, oogenesis
13 13 Reproductive hormones
14 14 Sperm, oocyte and embryo transport
15 15 Sterilization and disinfection
Level 4 16 16 Quality control in andrology
17 17 Troubleshooting in embryology laboratory
18 18 Good laboratory practice in embryology
19 19 Intra uterine insemination
20 20 In Vitro Fertilization

Module 2 :

Level Sr no Chapter no Chapter Name
Level 5 1 21 Seminal microbiology and virology
2 22 culture medium
3 23 Murine IVF
4 24 Fertilization
Level 6 5 25 Embryonic development and metabolism
6 26 Implantation
7 27 National guidelines for embryology practice
8 28 Controlled Ovarian stimulation

Module 3 :

Level Sr no Chapter no Chapter Name
Level 7 1 29 Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
2 30 Antisperm antibodies
3 31 Reproductive genetics
4 32 Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
5 33 Oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation
Level 8 6 34 Oocyte donation
7 35 Somatic cells and germ cells
8 36 Ethics in embryology
9 37 Surrogacy

Theory is divided in 3 Modules. Module 1 has 20 basic chapters, Module 2 has 8 chapters, and Module 3 has 9 chapters. Each Module is again divided in levels with 4-5 chapters each. 3 attempts are allowed for passing the test of each level with 50% passing marks. If any level is not cleared within 3 attempts, candidate has to pay addition Rs. 2000/- for 3 attempts(Applicable for same Level)

  • 9 Months to clear Modules 1, 2, and 3. Of which, 6 months to clear Module 1, followed by 2 weeks training on animal models at Manipal, further 3 months to clear Module 2 and 3
  • Observer ship at ISAR Accredited IVF Center. (4 months + 4 months and minimum 30 cases). If candidate fails to clear this Observer ship / Practical exam, he/she will have to pay additional Rs.50,000/- to get trained at another centre for 2-4 months.
  • List of centres will be available on the website ([highlight]Click here to view Centers[/highlight]) Candidate can choose any one of them.
  • Followed by 2 days hands on training at one of the professional IVF training centre on Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
Fees - Rs. 2,30,000/- + 18% GST.

Note :
  •   Fees include online access to course syllabus, online test fees for all 3 modules, 2 weeks hands on training at Manipal University, Observers ship training fees at ISAR accredited centre, Hands on training fees at dedicated IVF set up, Practical exam fees.
  •   Fees exclude lodging,boarding & transportation during hands on training at Manipal University, dedicated IVF set up & observer ship training at ISAR accredited centre.

Certificate on successful completion of the course will be awarded.