Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

7504CEBMOL-JAN-PAR

Aims

The module will provide students with increasing understanding of infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) with more emphasis on clinical aspects than module ART I and a focus on drug regiments and clinical management. It will also provide a platform for gaining an advanced understanding of the effective running of the IVF , such as electronic witnessing, equipment monitoring and traceability. This module will cover adjuvant treatment services and the critical assessment of their value. Through the assessments the module will further hone the writing and presentation skills of the students and their ability to assimilate and critique scientific literature at a postgraduate level.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a systematic and in-depth understanding of key issues surrounding infertility.
2.
Display an advanced understanding of the clinical/medical aspects of ART.
3.
Indicate a comprehensive understanding and familiarity of routine laboratory techniques in ART applicable to human reproduction and development.
4.
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking when presented with a clinical case study.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• Drug regimens and ovarian stimulation protocols • Ultrasonography applications in ART: ovarian morphology, pathology, follicular tracking and aspiration (the clinical side) • Embryo transfer • Quality control in the IVF laboratory • Witnessing and traceability • Assisted conception: Skills, technologies and management • Understanding of complex clinical concepts and controversial issues involved in ART: • Number of embryos to transfer • Long term risks of treatment • Social egg freezing • Welfare of the IVF child • Biomarkers of gamete and embryo quality • Reproductive tourism • Critical evaluation of supplementary treatments (add-on treatments) • Continuation of allocated patient being followed through a treatment cycle to consider all the different aspects of their care (assessment for this will be part of the portfolio).
Module Overview:
Provides you with increasing understanding of infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART), with more emphasis on clinical aspects than in the ART I module. The module also has a focus on drug regiments and clinical management.
Additional Information:This module, together with the linked module Assisted Reproductive Technologies I, will provide students with an understanding of the clinical management, protocol preparation and treatment of infertility and the more complex issues, risks and decision making required within ART. All lectures and practicals will be covered by experts in their respective fields who will develop knowledge relating to the basic principles of the techniques and how these techniques are employed throughout clinical embryology, both in the clinical and academic setting. Assessment of the literature will also allow students to develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of specific principles and applications of ART.

Assessments

Exam
Portfolio