Embryo Laboratory Techniques Training Course
“Can’t thank you and The International Embryo Transfer School enough for the great hands on training I received.”
Kyle Hendrix
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Jelle Zijstra
"I am still (1 year later) just as excited about this work as the day I left your school."
Tony Shumake
“I really enjoyed your course could not get enough of the information that you gave me… I was a sponge.”
Troy Davidson
Course Info
This course is designed for laboratory technicians who will be assisting the person flushing the cows. It teaches laboratory techniques such as how to identify & classify eggs and embryos, manipulating embryos, freezing embryos and preparing embryos for transfer or freezing. The student will not be flushing donors but will be instructed on how to prepare media and equipment for flushing.
Instructor
Our courses are taught by Dr. Peter Elsden a pioneer in the embryo transfer industry in cattle and horses He has co-authored a book on bovine embryo transfer, published over 50 scentific articles on the subjct, and regularly publishes articles in cattle magazines. He is a professional teacher who previously was a professor at Colorado State University CSU for many years.
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Course Syllabus
The embryo laboratory techniques course is a 2 day school.
Subjects taught are:
- Instruction on identifying eggs and embryos
- Preparing media and equipment for transfer
- Manipulating and classifying embryos
- Freezing embryos for long term storage
- Thawing embryos for transfer
- Washing and sterilizing equipment for re-use
Course Hours
Classes start at 8:00 A.M. each day and finish betwen 5:00-6:00 P.M. (depending on the number of embryos collected and student application).
Prerequisites
Their are no acedemic prerequisittes. All one needs is the enthusiasm to learn a new technology.
School Location
Our facilities are located in Senatobia Mississippi, just 35 minutes drive from Memphis International Airport. Students flying in to attend our school
will need to fly into Memphis International Airport.
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Transportation & Lodging Info
We offer free transportation service to and from the Memphis International Airport for students attending our school. Upon the receipt of your course deposit, we can book your hotel for you at your request. Rates are approximately $49 per night. Transportation services are provided between local hotels and the International Embryo Transfer School for each day of the course.
Local Hotel:
America's Best Value InnPhone: 662-562-5647
Rates: Approximately $49 per night
Course Schedule
Contact Us to arrange a mutually agreeable date.
Price
Tuition for the Embryo Laboratory Techniques Course is: $1,200.00 US Dollars
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