Amoeba Course
This course equips biological science professionals with practical expertise to sample water systems, culture and identify free-living amoebae, evaluate pathogenicity through thermotolerance and cytopathic tests, and convert laboratory results into straightforward public health recommendations that are reliable and easy to implement.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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 sampling strategies, safe handling, microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and assays for chlorination, temperature, and virulence 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.
- Apply safe techniques to isolate, enrich, and preserve free-living amoebae.
- Conduct thermotolerance and cytopathic assays to assess pathogenicity risks.
- Interpret lab results to provide clear public health recommendations.
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