Malaria Microscopy Competency Program

$ 100

Course Description

A rigorous competency-based program that develops and certifies proficiency in malaria microscopy for diagnosis, species identification, parasite density estimation, and quality assurance. Aligned with WHO malaria microscopy standards, this program is ideal for national malaria control programs and clinical laboratories.

Program Modules

• Malaria Epidemiology, Life Cycle & Clinical Significance of Microscopy
• Plasmodium Species Identification: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale & P. knowlesi
• Thick Blood Film Preparation, Staining & Quality Assessment
• Thin Blood Film Preparation, Fixation & Differential Staining
• Systematic Malaria Microscopy Protocol & WHO Examination Standards
• Parasite Density Estimation: Counting Methods & Clinical Interpretation
• Quality Assurance in Malaria Microscopy: IQC, EQA & Slide Libraries
• Competency Assessment: Panel Reading, Proficiency Testing & Certification

Who Should Attend

Medical laboratory scientists, malaria microscopists, public health laboratory staff, malaria program coordinators, clinicians, and health workers in malaria-endemic regions seeking WHO-aligned competency certification.

Course Details

• Duration: 5 Days
• Investment: $100 per participant