ASPIRE CERTIFICATION COURSE
ASPIRE aims to develop Certification courses for HCPs in the fertility and ART-related industry, especially in the Asia Pacific Region, who wish to acquire validation and achieve proficient standards that demonstrates their level of knowledge and skills. The courses are developed with a goal to close knowledge gaps and staying current with latest technologies and procedures in ART.
ASPIRE certification aims to certify competence of HCPs in the fertility and ART-related industry and strengthen standard of excellence.
The following certificate course(s) are offered at the moment:
This certificate course is designed to provide an update on the various counselling skills for nurse practitioners or counsellors involved in the practice of infertility & assisted conception.
This certificate course is supported with an unrestricted education grant by
COURSE OUTLINE
# | Module Title | Date and Time (GMT+8) | Modules Outline and Learning Objectives | Target Participants |
1 | Basic Aspects & Information Counselling | Tues, 14 June 2022 5pm – 6.45pm |
Module Outline
1. Introduction to Basic Counselling & Communication Skills Learning Objectives To understand the basic principle and practice of counselling in assisted conception, the special role of a nurse counsellor, and how the different methods of information counselling have evolved in clinical practice over the years. |
Nurse practitioners, counsellors, psychologists or practice managers involved in infertility and assisted conception. |
2 | Supportive Counselling
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Tues, 28 June 2022 5pm – 6.45pm |
Module Outline
1. Stress & Anxiety During the ART Journey – How to Reduce It Learning Objectives To understand the various sources of stress and depression encountered during the ART journey, how to recognise them at an early stage and how a nurse may provide effective support in daily practice |
Nurse practitioners, counsellors, psychologists or practice managers involved in infertility and assisted conception. |
3 | Implication Counselling & Experience Sharing | Tues, 12 July 2022 5pm – 6.45pm |
Module Outline
1. Donor Gametes Learning Objectives To understand the special need of patients considering donor gametes, adoption, surrogacy or acceptance and the social, legal and ethical implications for each of these special treatment options |
Nurse practitioners, counsellors, psychologists or practice managers involved in infertility and assisted conception. |
PARTICIPATION
Type of Certifications | Description | Criteria | Price | How to register |
1) Basic Certificate of Completion | This certificate validates that the recipient’s knowledge of Counselling is satisfactory | · Attend all the 3 webinar modules and participate in at least 70% of the programme for each webinar module. · Complete 1 pre-test and 1 post-test per module by the stipulated deadline · Complete a final examination with minimum passing grade of 70% by the stipulated deadline. Two attempts will be given. Entry Requirements: · Holds a relevant degree or diploma or certificate in nursing or equivalent |
ASPIRE Members
Free
Non-ASPIRE Members USD 50 |
Click here to register
*Registration closes on 7 June 2022. |
2) Certificate of Attendance | This certificate is a proof of attendance by the participant. | Participant will have to attend at least 50% of each webinar in the certification course | ASPIRE Members
Free Non-ASPIRE Members USD 65 per webinar |
Register via the respective links below:
Module 1: Click here Module 2: Click here Module 3: Coming soon
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Past Certificate Courses
This certification course aims to introduce the newly launched “WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition” which was published in July 2021.
The course comprised of 6 webinar modules, which focus on the different chapters of the newest manual. The first 5 webinars are designed to cover the entire contents of the newest manual and the last webinar discusses the manual from the point of view of clinical applications and implications.
By explaining the information and recommendations provided by the newest edition, as well as elaborating in detail about the principles, techniques and protocols described in the newest edition, this certification course will give participants a better understanding of the sixth edition of the WHO manual.
This certificate course is developed by the ASPIRE Embryology Special Interest Group and Male Infertility Special Interest Group.
The attainment of this certificate validates that the recipient’s knowledge of the “WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition” is satisfactory.
COURSE OUTLINE [VIEW FLYER]
PARTICIPATION
Type of Certifications | Description | Criteria | Price | How to register |
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1) Basic Certificate of Completion | This certificate validates that the recipient’s knowledge of the “WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition” is satisfactory. |
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ASPIRE Members Non-ASPIRE Members |
REGISTRATION CLOSED |
2) Certificate of Attendance | This certificate is a proof of attendance by the participant. | Participant will have to attend at least 50% of each webinar in the certification course |
ASPIRE Members Non-ASPIRE Members |
REGISTRATION CLOSED |
This certificate course aims to help practising nurses in Asia-Pacific region to be updated on management of common problems encountered during early pregnancy. Specifically, it will help nurses working in IVF units understand how these problems are managed nowadays, how these problems may affect the monitoring of pregnancy arising from assisted conception, and the extra care required for women who are at risk of these complications.
This certificate course is supported with an unrestricted education grant by
COURSE OUTLINE [ VIEW FLYER ]
# | Module Title | Date and Time | Modules Outline and Learning Objectives | Target Participants |
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1 | Assessment of Early Pregnancy | Tues, 8 Feb 2022 5pm – 6.45 pm (GMT+8) |
Module Outline
Chair: Professor Budi Wiweko (Indonesia) | Co-Chair: Nurse Carmel Carrigan (Australia) 1. Hormone Measurements in Early Pregnancy 2. Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy 3. How to Manage Threatened Miscarriage? Learning Objectives |
Nurse practitioners in reproduction, gynaecology or obstetrics |
2 | Management (I) Early Pregnancy Complications | Tues, 22 Feb 2022 5pm – 6.45 pm (GMT+8) |
Module Outline
Chair: Dr. Madhuri Patil (India) | Co-Chair: Nurse Astor Tse (Hong Kong) 1. What Are Management Options in Confirmed Miscarriage? 2. Ectopic Pregnancy – Diagnosis and Management 3. Recurrent Miscarriage – Evidence-Based Investigation and Management Learning Objectives |
Nurse practitioners in reproduction, gynaecology or obstetrics |
3 | Management (II) Mid-Trimester Loss, Miscarriage Prevention & EPAU | Tues, 8 Mar 2022 5pm – 6.45 pm (GMT+8) |
Module Outline
Chair: Professor Rashida Begum (Bangladesh) | Co-Chair: Nurse Meghan Black (New Zealand) 1. Mid-Trimester Miscarriage 2. Prevention of Miscarriage 3. The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit – UK Experience Learning Objectives |
Nurse practitioners in reproduction, gynaecology or obstetrics |
PARTICIPATION
Type of Certifications | Description | Criteria | Price | How to register |
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1) Basic Certificate of Completion | This certificate validates that the recipient’s knowledge of Early Pregnancy Management is satisfactory | • Attend all the 3 webinar modules and participate in at least 70% of the programme for each webinar module. • Complete 1 pre-test and 1 post-test per module by the stipulated deadline • Complete a final examination with minimum passing grade of 70% by the stipulated deadline. Two attempts will be given.Entry Requirements: • Holds a relevant degree or diploma or certificate in nursing or equivalent • Currently working in the relevant field (Practicing Nurses / Registered Midwives) |
ASPIRE Members FreeNon-ASPIRE Members USD 50 |
REGISTRATION CLOSED |
2) Certificate of Attendance | This certificate is a proof of attendance by the participant. | Participant will have to attend at least 50% of each webinar in the certification course | ASPIRE Members FreeNon-ASPIRE Members USD 65 per webinar |
REGISTRATION CLOSED |
Fujifilm Irvine Scientific
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