Competency information
Details
Using freshly ejaculated samples perform manual assessment of human semen according to or exceeding the requirements.
Considerations
- The World Health Organisation current guidelines for investigation of human semen.
- European and United Kingdom guidance for performance of semen analysis to meet or exceed the above guidelines.
- Limitations and uncertainty associated with the above.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Recognise and interpret the macroscopic and microscopic appearance of semen, and relate to any pathological process determining the potential implications for conception or child-health. |
| # 4 | Outcome Recognise and interpret the effects of medical intervention upon semen properties (including but not limited to clearance of pathological organisms; success of vasectomy reversal; recovery from chemo- or radiotherapeutic intervention) |