The aim of the course is to improve the standards of basic semen analysis. It is an international course, aimed at laboratories outside the Nordic countries. Two persons from each laboratory - one with medical responsibility (“supervisor”) and one engaged in practical laboratory work (“technician”) - are encouraged to participate in the course.
Speakers
Dr Lars Björndahl and Professor Jackson Kirkman-Brown
Registration
For members of Association of Biomedical Andrologists (ABA) - £975
For members of BAS (subsidised by BAS) - £950
Non-members - £1100
Fee includes lectures and guided, printed handouts of presentations, practical exercises, lab coats, get together party, lunches and coffee/tea.
The WHO laboratory manual and other books are NOT INCLUDED.
Maximum number of participants will be 20.
Programme
Timetable for Monday
| 12.00 |
Registration |
| 12.30 |
Pre-course introduction to Basic Laboratory Principles |
| 13.30 |
1. Introduction to course and WHO Lab Manual (2010) |
| 15.15 |
2. Clinical Significance of Semen Analysis 1(2) |
| 16.15 |
Refreshments |
| 16.45 |
2. Clinical Significance of Semen Analysis 2(2) |
| 17.45 |
3. Sample Collection and Macroscopic Examination |
| 18.15 |
General Discussion |
| 18.30 |
Close |
| 20.00 |
Evening Reception |
Timetable for Tuesday
| 09.00 |
PRACTICAL: Pre-test |
| 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.30 |
4. Examination of the Wet Preparation |
| 15.00 |
5. Sperm Concentration Measurement |
| 15.45 |
Refreshments |
| 16.15 |
6. Sperm Motility Assessment |
| 17.00 |
Refreshments |
| 17.15 |
7. Introduction to Sperm Kinematics |
| 17.45 |
Discussion of results from Pre-test |
| 18.00 |
General Discussion |
| 18.15 |
Close |
Timetable for Wednesday
| 09.00 |
PRACTICAL: Training session 1 (concentration and motility), if possible with CASA demonstration |
| 11.00 |
Refreshments |
| 11.20 |
PRACTICAL: Training session 1 continued |
| 13.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 |
8. Sperm Morphology Evaluation |
| 15.00 |
Refreshments |
| 15.15 |
9. Assessment of Sperm Vitality |
| 15.45 |
10. Antisperm Antibodies |
| 16.45 |
Break |
| 17.00 |
11. Sperm Preparation Methods |
| 17.45 |
Results of Training Session 1 |
| 18.00 |
General discussion |
| 18.15 |
Close |
Timetable for Thursday
| 09.00 |
PRACTICAL: Training session 2 (morphology, vitality and antibodies), if available with CASA demonstration (morphology) |
| 11.00 |
Refreshments |
| 11.30 |
PRACTICAL: Training session 2 continued |
| 13.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 |
12. Introduction to Basic Principles of Quality Management |
| 15.15 |
Results of Training Session 2 |
| 16.00 |
General discussion |
| 16.15 |
Refreshments |
| 16.45 |
Written examination |
| 17.45 |
Close |
Timetable for Friday
| 09.00 |
Practical examination |
| 11.00 |
Refreshments |
| 11.30 |
Practical examination continued |
| 14.30 |
Close |
Programme subject to change
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Venue
The course will be held in the Teaching Laboratories, Medical School, University of Birmingham. The Medical School is just a three minute walk away from the University station. Turn right as you leave the station and the Medical School is in front of you. Most cross-country services to Birmingham arrive at New Street station. Up to six trains an hour depart for the University station on the cross-city line (final destination: Longbridge or Redditch).
Local parking is available on a pay-and-display basis but it may take time to find parking, please allow for this when arriving.
Download a map and directions.
Accommodation
The University of Birmingham is pleased to offer two hotels on campus. Both are conveniently located just a ten minute walk away from the University Station.
Contact us
Email: med-cpdbookings@contacts.bham.ac.uk