Embryology Courses

Welcome to Aristotle School of Human Embryology

Empowering future embryologists with knowledge and hands-on training.

Our Embryology training focuses on foundational skills and knowledge required for working in assisted reproductive technology (ART) labs. This training is essential for individuals who are new to embryology or seeking to build a career in reproductive medicine. Here is an outline of what the training typically includes:

Introduction to Embryology

Overview of human reproduction and embryogenesis.
Role of embryologists in IVF labs.

Gamete Handling

Basics of oocyte and sperm collection.
Processing and preparation of sperm (density gradient centrifugation, swim-up technique).

Fertilization Techniques

Conventional IVF.
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) basics.

Embryo Development and Assessment

Stages of embryo development: zygote, cleavage, morula, and blastocyst.
Morphological grading of embryos.

Lab Protocols and Quality Control

Setting up and maintaining an embryology lab.
Handling of culture media and cryopreservation techniques.
Embryo freezing and thawing protocols.

Ethics and Best Practices

Understanding patient confidentiality.
Ethical considerations in embryology.

Our Modules for Hands-on Training

Module - 1 Clinical Embryology

Duration: (2 weeks)

Module - 2 Basic Embryology

Duration: (1 week)

Module - 3 Andrology

Duration: (1 week)

Module - 4 Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Duration: (1 week)

Module - 5 Cryopreservation

Duration: (3 days)

Module - 6 Fine Tuning ICSI

Duration: (3 days)

Eligibility

BSc, MSc (Life Science), MSc (Clinical Embryology), MBBS, BVSc, MVSc, Other equivalent degrees