REVOLUTIONIZING IVF SKILLS TRAINING

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Enroll in our Applied Reproductive Biology Certificate being offered jointly with our collaboration with NC Wesleyan University. This Intensive 4 Course 10-week training program covers all procedures in the

andrology and embryology laboratory. Courses include: 

1) Reproductive Embryology & IVF Laboratory Techniques (6 CREDITS)

2) Clinical Andrology & Male Reproductive Technology (4 CREDITS)

3) Cryobiology & Gamete Preservation (3 CREDITS)

4) IVF Quality Control, Regulation & Ethical Principles (3 CREDITS)

This intensive course will include daily hands-on training sessions as well as basic/advanced lecture materials.

Tuition: $14,000. Students may be eligible for Federal Student Loans/Payment options if they qualify.  Tuition includes all course training materials and textbooks. 

Program Outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate competency in IVF lab techniques, Andrology Techniques cryopreservation and Vitrification Skills. They will understand IVF Laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance as well as regulatory compliance, preparing them for clinical ART laboratory roles. Upon Completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course and 16 post-graduate Credit hours through our collaboration with NC Wesleyan University.

Structure

Duration: 10 Weeks | Format: Lectures, Hands-on Labs, Independent Practice, Journal Clubs

Prerequisites

Students must have a minimum of a BS/BA in a biological, chemical, clinical, genetic, medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or the equivalent. Please Contact the Program Director: Eva Schenkman, MS, PhD, CC/ALD/ELD/HCLD (ABB) at:eva@artlabivf.com for more information. 

COURSE DATES: 2026: JULY 6TH-SEPT 11TH

2027 DATES: JAN 18TH-MARCH 26TH

JUN 2027 START DATE TBD

Housing: Housing options available for the duration of the course with options beginning at $200/week

Intensive 3- or 5-day ICSI course. This course covers the principles and

practices, including hands-on skills for ICSI. You will learn how to set up

and prepare dishes, including troubleshooting with intensive sessions for

catching/ immobilizing sperm and injecting oocytes.

Tuition: 

3 Day Course: $2500

5 day Course: $3250

1 DAY (PIEZO ICSI ONLY): $1500

2026 COURSE DATES: OCT 19TH-OCT 23RD 2026

This 3- or 5-day course is designed to provide students with practical skills and

knowledge of embryo biopsy. This course covers the principles and practices

of embryo biopsy with extensive hands-on training. Sessions will include laserassisted

hatching and trophectoderm biopsy, including tube loading.

Tuition:

3 Day Course: $2500

5 Day Course: $3250

2026 COURSE DATES: NOV 2ND-6TH, 2026

This 3- or 5-day training course is designed to provide students with practical

skills and knowledge of vitrification and warming. This course covers the

best practices for utilizing both open and closed devices and training on

different devices.

COURSE DATES: EMAIL FOR INFO

This 5-week introductory course covers all of the basics of Andrology and

Embryology up until Vitrification. Topics covered include basic semen analysis,

strict morphology, semen preparation, cryopreservation, thawing, principles of

IVF, embryo culture, dish preparation, basic qc in the IVF laboratory, embryo

grading/selection, paperwork/data collection/analysis, and semen preparation.

Tuition: $9000 

COURSE DATES: AS NEEDED, EMAIL FOR INFO

This two day course is designed specifically for our  industry partners, sales representatives and technical specialists seeker a deeper understanding of IVF laboratory operations. Partcipants will gain first hand insight into the clinical embryology environment, including key procedures, and the critical role of equipment, media, consummables. Participants will try their hand at ICSI, Embryo Biopsy, Embryo Culture, gradinng and QC! 

2026 COURSE DATE: OCT 14-15TH, 2026

Course Fee: Complimentary for our Industry Partners!