Amoeba Course
The Amoeba Course provides biological science professionals in Sierra Leone with practical expertise to design safe water sampling plans, detect and culture free-living amoebae using microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays, perform pathogenicity tests like thermotolerance and cytopathic assays, and interpret findings into straightforward public health recommendations for water safety.

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 water systems for free-living amoebae, culture and identify them using microscopy, PCR, sequencing, and immunoassays, test for pathogenicity via thermotolerance and virulence assays, and convert lab results into actionable public health advice with proper contamination controls.
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Develop skills
- Design safe water sampling plans to avoid contamination and detect amoebae.
- Use microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays for quick amoeba identification.
- Master safe techniques to isolate, culture, and preserve free-living amoebae.
- Conduct thermotolerance and cytopathic assays to assess pathogenicity risks.
- Translate laboratory results into clear, practical public health guidance.
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