Amoeba Course
The Amoeba Course provides biological science professionals with practical expertise in sampling water for free-living amoebae, culturing and identifying them using microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays, testing for virulence through thermotolerance and cytopathic effects, and interpreting results into straightforward public health recommendations that protect communities effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to sample, culture, identify, and assess free-living amoebae in water systems. Master safe sampling, microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and assays for pathogenicity to deliver actionable public health advice.
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Develop skills
- Design safe water sampling plans to avoid contamination and ensure reliable amoeba detection.
- Use microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and immunoassays to quickly identify amoebae species.
- Apply culture methods to isolate, grow, and store free-living amoebae securely.
- Conduct thermotolerance, chlorination, and cytopathic assays to evaluate pathogenicity risks.
- Interpret laboratory data into practical, evidence-based public health strategies.
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