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 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 detect, culture, and analyse free-living amoebae in water systems. You will master sampling strategies, safe handling practices, and contamination prevention, while using microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and immunological methods to pinpoint pathogenic 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: convert lab results into practical public health advice.
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