Venue

This course will be held at the Brussels IVF Academy, UZ Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium

Course Type

1-Day Theory and Hands-on Training Course

Level

Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced

Course Description

This course will be a theoretical and hands-on step-by-step training in performing Oocyte Pick-Up (OPU), Embryo Transfer (ET), and Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI), including key pointers, and case report studies on potential complications.

Course Objectives

To learn about

  • Good Clinical and Laboratory Practices in OPU, ET and IUI
  • the female reproductive system
  • the cycle preparation of patients for OPU, ET and IUI
  • devices, equipment and environment set up
  • complications and troubleshooting
  • error prevention using electronic witnessing during OPU, ET and IUI
  • quality management including training for OPU, ET and IUI
  • clinicians, laboratory and nurses roles during these procedures

To train Hands-on in OPU, ET and IUI using simulators
To discuss case reports and complications with experts

Target Audience

Clinicians, fertility doctors, IVF nurses, and embryologists wishing to deepen their theoretical and practical skills in OPU, ET and IUI

Educational needs and expected outcomes

The course aims to provide you with:

  • An e-learning module on the female reproductive system
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge in performing OPU, ET and IUI
  • An introduction to the devices and equipment set-up
  • Hands-on training – step by step – in OPU, ET and IUI using simulators

Educational methods

  • Lecturing in-class
  • Demonstration and Hands-on training using simulators
  • Interactive Case report discussion
  • Videos demonstrating good clinical and laboratory practices

Minimal expertise required for participation in the Course

Working/specializing as a fertility Dr/subspecialty trainee/nurse practitioner

Maximum number of participants

6 participants

Language

The official language of the course is English.

Certificate of attendance

Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance after completing the Course evaluation at the end of the Course.

Fee

The course fee is 1500 €.

What’s included?

  • Theoretical and Hands-on training with expert key opinion leaders
  • Pdfs of all modules
  • Lunches and refreshments
  • Dinner
  • Certificate of attendance

What’s not included?

  • Transportation to and from Denmark
  • Accommodation
  • Cost for Visa application
  • Participants are advised to organize personal travel insurance.

Registration

Find the full yearly schedule on this page.