Table 4.
Proposed training plan for new staff members in the in vitro fertilization laboratory
| Procedure | Observation and experienced staff member (cases) | Performed under supervisions (cases) | Allowances for working independently (cases) | May instruct beginners, after (cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semen analysis | 15 | 35 | 50 | 200 |
| Semen preparation | 15 | 35 | 50 | 200 |
| Preparation of culture material | 20 | 30 | 50 | 200 |
| Oocyte retrieval | 30 | 50 | 80 | 200 |
| Preparation of culture material | 15 | 35 | 50 | 200 |
| Embryo development | 15 | 35 | 50 | 200 |
| Embryo transfer | 30 | 50 | 80 | 200 |
| Cryopreservation and thawing of sperm | 15 | 35 | 50 | 200 |
| IVF | 30 | 50 | 80 | 200 |
| ICSI | 30 | 50 | 80 | 200 |
| Cryopreservation of oocytes and embryo | 30 | 50 | 80 | 200 |
IVF=In vitro fertilization, ICSI=Intracytoplasmic sperm injections