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A rigorous introduction to clinical and diagnostic microbiology covering bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites in the context of human health. Participants learn infection pathways, specimen handling, laboratory safety, and the interpretation of microbiological reports in clinical decision-making.

Equips participants with practical knowledge of biological risk levels, containment strategies, personal protective measures, and emergency protocols. The course draws on WHO biosafety guidelines and real-world case scenarios, preparing learners to work safely in BSL 1–3 environments.

Demystifies genomic science for non-specialists and intermediate practitioners. Topics include DNA/RNA structure, PCR and qPCR techniques, next-generation sequencing concepts, and the application of molecular diagnostics in infectious disease, oncology, and rare disease screening.

A hands-on course covering the end-to-end research process from formulating a research question and choosing study designs, to collecting data ethically and ensuring analytical rigour. Special emphasis is placed on Good Research Practice (GRP), research ethics, and documentation standards in health and life sciences.

A transdisciplinary course exploring the interconnected nature of human, animal, and ecosystem health. Drawing on real-world zoonotic outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance trends, and environmental surveillance, participants develop an integrated lens for understanding and responding to complex health threats.

An essential primer for anyone responsible for managing medical equipment in health facilities. Covers the full equipment lifecycle from needs assessment and procurement through to acceptance testing, preventive maintenance planning, and decommissioning with practical tools and checklists.

Navigates the complex landscape of medical device regulatory frameworks covering national regulatory pathways, CE marking, WHO prequalification, post-market surveillance obligations, and adverse event reporting. Participants gain the knowledge to achieve and maintain market authorisation for medical devices.

Introduces participants to HTA methodologies used to inform purchasing decisions for medical technologies. The course covers cost-effectiveness analysis, clinical evidence evaluation, burden of disease considerations, and stakeholder analysis empowering procurement teams to invest wisely in medical technology.

A forward-looking survey of transformative technologies reshaping healthcare delivery from AI-assisted diagnostics and electronic health records to telehealth platforms, wearables, and point-of-care technologies. Participants explore both the promise and governance challenges of digital health in resource-variable settings.

Focused on the safe and effective use of electrical medical equipment in clinical environments. Covers electrical safety standards, user responsibilities, operator-level maintenance, alarm management, and incident reporting. Includes hands-on familiarisation with common clinical equipment types.

Equips health leaders with the tools to develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans for hospitals, health programmes, and government health units. The course covers situational analysis, stakeholder mapping, theory of change, balanced scorecards, and results-based frameworks with real-plan case studies throughout.

A comprehensive course on building, deploying, and sustaining a QMS in health and laboratory settings. Grounded in ISO 9001 and ISO 15189 principles, the course walks participants through process documentation, risk-based thinking, internal auditing, corrective action management, and management review processes.

Develops practical internal audit competencies in participants from audit planning and checklist development to conducting interviews, writing non-conformity reports, and following up on corrective actions. Taught within a health and laboratory quality systems context, fully aligned with ISO audit requirements.

Focuses on building a culture of safety in health facilities. Covers root cause analysis of adverse events, near-miss reporting systems, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and the design of safety checklists and clinical protocols. Draws on WHO Patient Safety Curriculum frameworks.

An applied course on diagnosing and improving the six WHO health system building blocks: service delivery, health workforce, information, medical products, financing, and leadership/governance. Participants develop evidence-based recommendations for real or simulated health system challenges.

Introduces the science of measurement covering measurement units (SI system), measurement uncertainty, traceability, accuracy vs. precision, and the principles underpinning reliable metrology. Participants gain a conceptual and practical foundation applicable to clinical, laboratory, and industrial measurement contexts.

A practical course on calibrating the most common medical instruments including thermometers, sphygmomanometers, weighing scales, infusion pumps, and patient monitors. Covers calibration procedures, reference standards, tolerance limits, and documentation requirements in line with ISO 17025 and regulatory norms.

Covers Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for laboratory instruments including balances, pipettes, centrifuges, incubators, and spectrophotometers. Participants develop and execute validation plans and prepare compliant documentation packages.

Provides a thorough grounding in the GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement) framework. Participants learn to identify uncertainty sources, construct uncertainty budgets, and correctly report expanded uncertainty in calibration certificates and test reports a critical skill for ISO 17025 compliance.

A comprehensive course preparing calibration and testing laboratories for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Covers the standard's management and technical requirements, document control, method validation, proficiency testing, and readiness for external assessment. Includes gap analysis tools and a sample QMS document suite.