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 lab results into actionable public health recommendations that protect communities effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 solid public health advice.
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Develop skills
- Design safe water sampling plans to avoid contamination and capture amoebae accurately.
- Use microscopy, PCR, and immunoassays to detect and identify amoebae quickly.
- Apply culture methods to isolate, grow, and store free-living amoebae securely.
- Conduct thermotolerance and cytopathic assays to assess pathogenicity risks.
- Interpret lab data to provide clear, reliable public health risk guidance.
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