Location
This course will be held at the Center of Excellence in Målov, Denmark.
Course Type
2 day-Course–Advanced
Course Description
This 2-day Course is intended to provide participants with the core knowledge to set up, maintain and control an optimal ART laboratory.
It aims to provide a detailed overview of the management tools for setting up equipment in an ART laboratory, together with procedures for validation and performance management.
Topics addressed include microscope set-up, environmental monitoring (VOCs, particle counts, microbiological loads), inventory/batch control and traceability, equipment and process validation, training flows for staff and use of KPIs and audits in quality management.
The course is suitable for participants wishing to optimize lab management of either a new or existing facility.
Course Objectives
- to understand how to monitor and validate equipment, processes and the facility, including pH optimization
- to learn about handling and storage of consumables, including the need for control of inventory
- to understand how to implement a system for traceability, including electronic witnessing
- to learn about quality control, management, quality assurance and KPIs
- to understand the need for training and monitoring of individual staff members
- to learn about troubleshooting and audits
- to provide a forum to discuss lab management questions
Target Audience
Clinical embryologists, clinicians, lab managers, unit managers, clinic directors that have a good understanding of the working of an ART laboratory and regulations that apply to ART labs in their country.
Educational needs and expected outcomes
The course aims to provide you with:
- a theoretical insight into validation of equipment, processes and lab
- a practical understanding of handling of equipment and consumables
- an insight into the need for, and practical implementation of, traceability
- an understanding of monitoring of laboratory activities
- a theoretical understanding of quality management of the laboratory, including management of human resources
- an insight in to the role of troubleshooting and audits
Educational methods
- Lectures
- Group Discussions
- Demonstrations
Please note that the course does NOT involve any observation of clinical work.
Minimal expertise required for participation in the Course
Participants must have a good understanding of the workings of an ART laboratory and the regulations and guidelines that apply to ART in their country.
Maximum number of participants
Places are limited to 12 participants
Language
All lectures, discussions and course material will be in English.
Certificate of attendance
Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course evaluation form at the end of the course.
Fee
Course fee is EUR 275.
What’s included?
- Attendance of lectures
- Course syllabus
- Lunches and refreshments
- Certificate of attendance
What’s not included?
- Transportation to and from Denmark
- Accommodation
- Cost for Visa application
Participants are advised to organise a personal travel insurance.
Registration
To register contact your Account Manager, find our partners here, or mail us at TrainingLabDK@origio.com
When
Find the full yearly schedule on this page.