Amoeba Course
This course equips biological science professionals with practical expertise to sample water systems, culture and identify free-living amoebae, evaluate pathogenicity, and convert laboratory results into straightforward, evidence-based public health recommendations. Ideal for water quality experts seeking reliable amoeba management skills.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to detect, culture, and analyse free-living amoebae in water systems. Master targeted sampling, safe handling, and contamination prevention, using microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and immunological methods to identify pathogenic strains. Apply chlorination, temperature, and virulence tests to deliver actionable public health advice.
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Develop skills
- Design safe water sampling plans free from contamination for amoeba detection.
- Use microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays for rapid amoeba identification.
- Master safe isolation, enrichment, and preservation of free-living amoebae.
- Conduct thermotolerance and cytopathic assays to assess pathogenicity risks.
- Interpret lab results to provide clear public health risk guidance.
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