Amoeba Course
The Amoeba Course provides biological science professionals with practical expertise in sampling water systems for free-living amoebae, culturing and identifying them using microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays, evaluating pathogenicity through thermotolerance and virulence tests, and converting lab 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, detect, and assess free-living amoebae in water. Master safe sampling, microscopy, PCR identification, and pathogenicity tests to deliver actionable public health advice.
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Develop skills
- Design safe water sampling plans to avoid contamination.
- Detect amoebae using microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays quickly.
- Culture, enrich, and store free-living amoebae securely.
- Test pathogenicity with thermotolerance and cytopathic assays.
- Interpret results for clear public health risk guidance.
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