Amoeba Course
The Amoeba Course provides biological science experts with practical abilities to sample water sources, culture and identify free-living amoebae, evaluate their pathogenic potential, and convert laboratory results into straightforward, actionable public health recommendations that safeguard communities effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to detect, culture, and analyse free-living amoebae in water systems. You will master safe sampling methods, contamination prevention, and use microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and immunological techniques to identify dangerous strains. Additionally, you will conduct chlorination, temperature, and virulence tests to deliver solid public health advice.
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Develop skills
- Water sampling design: create secure, contamination-free plans for amoeba sampling.
- Amoeba detection: use microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays for rapid identification.
- Culture techniques: safely isolate, enrich, and store free-living amoebae.
- Pathogenicity testing: perform thermotolerance and cytopathic assays to assess risks.
- Risk interpretation: turn lab results into practical public health advice.
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