Competency information

Details

Label and perform witnessing prior to cryopreservation and following thawing/warming of semen.

Considerations

  • The HFEA Code of Practice with respect to witnessing requirements and the implications of incorrect witnessing procedures.
  • Observe  the  manual  and  electronic  witnessing procedures with awareness of the accompanying risks.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Perform sperm preparation, cryopreservation and thawing, post thaw preparation within the statutory and regulatory framework.
# 3 Outcome Handle gametes correctly to maintain viability and perform different methods of sperm preparation techniques within the statutory and regulatory framework.