Module information

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Title
Oogenesis
Type
Stage Two
Module code
HLS355
Requirement
Compulsory

Module objective

By the end of the training period trainees will, in respect to oogenensis be able to:

  • analyse, synthesise, evaluate and apply knowledge
  • perform, adapt and master a range of technical and clinical skills and procedures
  • demonstrate the attitudes and behaviours necessary for professional practice as a consultant clinical scientist dealing with the complexities, uncertainties and tensions of professional practice at this level.

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the training period the trainee will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise relevant knowledge and its application to their professional practice in relation to being able to, with respect to the predisposing factors, presentation, differential diagnoses and management of oogenesis and factors affecting oogenesis including:

  • embryonic development of the female reproductive system and oogonia
  • mitosis and meiosis
  • reproductive endocrinology and oogenesis
  • puberty
  • ovulation and the natural menstrual cycle
  • controlled ovulation regimes
  • menopause
  • factors affecting oogenesis
  • abnormalities of oogenesis
  • in vitro maturation.

Technical and clinical skills

By the end of the training period the trainee will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of current relevant research, theory and knowledge and its application to the performance, adaptation and mastery of the following skills:

  • understanding, identifying and maximising successful utilisation of oocytes.

By the end of the training period the trainee will be able to apply knowledge of oogenesis to perform, adapt and master the clinical skills necessary to manage to:

  • diagnose abnormalities of oogenesis, contribute to and develop treatment strategies to maximise yield of viable oocytes and develop and recommend treatment strategies accordingly.

Attitudes and behaviours

Information:

This module has no attitude and behaviours information.

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Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code HLS3-1-20 Specialty title Reproductive Science [V1] Action View