Competency information

Details

Perform fertilisation checks.

Considerations

  • In-depth knowledge of normal and abnormal fertilisation, including failed fertilisation of the oocyte.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pronuclear formation and the completion of the second meiotic division.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Follow correct witnessing procedures to comply with HFEA regulations.
# 2 Outcome Handle gametes correctly to maintain viability.
# 7 Outcome Identify stages of oocyte maturity and normally and abnormally fertilised oocytes.
# 8 Outcome Record and report accurately patients’ fertilisation results.