Diagnostic Courses in Medical Parasitology

Malaria, infections with intestinal protozoa and helminths are of major importance in travellers, migrants and endemic settings in low- and middle-income countries. The diagnostic courses in medical parasitology provide insight into the biology and epidemiology, detection methods, and clinical aspects of these tropical parasites. A key focus is the examination of microscopic preparations and demonstration of parasitic samples. Furthermore, these one-day courses concentrate on the practical differential diagnosis of the respective pathogens by microscopy.
 

Malaria

Despite modern molecular diagnostic methods, the direct detection of malaria parasites in blood remains the reference method for malaria diagnosis. In addition to biological, epidemiological, and clinical aspects, the main part of this course is devoted to the differential diagnosis of Plasmodium species. A blind diagnosis at the end of the course allows participants to assess their own skills.

Intestinal Parasites

Infections with intestinal protozoa and helminths are of major importance in travellers. Differential diagnosis of these pathogens is essential, as numerous non-pathogenic unicellular organisms also occur in the intestine. In addition to the assessment of microscopic preparations, the course covers biology, epidemiology, detection methods, and specific diagnostic approaches for intestinal protozoa and helminths.
 

The courses are aimed in particular at biomedical analysts, physicians, biologists, and laboratory managers.
 

The malaria courses are recognised by the Quality Assurance Commission for the Higher Professional Examination “Expert in Biomedical Analysis and Laboratory Management” as a sub-module of the compulsory elective module in haematology. Within the FAMH continuing education programme, the course is awarded 6 credit points.
 

Please register online using our registration form. For further information, our course secretariat will be happy to assist you.

The maximum number of participants is 24.

CHF 520 per one-day course.

After registration, you will receive a confirmation of registration and an invoice for the course fees. The course fees must be paid no later than four weeks before the start of the course. Cancellation is possible free of charge up to two weeks before the start of the course. After that, a fee of CHF 50 will be charged.