Competency information
Details
Identify normal and abnormal semen samples. To include sperm concentration, motility assessment, morphology, anti-sperm antibody testing, sperm viability testing.
Considerations
- Characteristics of normal and abnormal semen samples.
- Hormonal control of male reproduction.
- Reasons for referral.
- Causes of and treatments for infertility.
- The anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive tract.
- SSR (surgical sperm retrieval).
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Perform to accepted standard relevant techniques for semen analysis and preparation. |
| # 4 | Outcome Prepare, interpret and report on diagnostic semen analysis (under supervision). |