Parasitology and Tropical Disease Diagnostics
Parasitic infection remains a major diagnostic workload across much of Africa, and identification still rests heavily on microscopy. This course covers specimen handling, staining and morphological identification alongside the newer rapid and molecular methods.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Specimen collection, preservation and transport
- 02Microscopy technique and slide preparation
- 03Staining methods for blood and stool parasites
- 04Morphological identification of common parasites
- 05Concentration and enrichment techniques
- 06Rapid diagnostic tests and their limitations
- 07Quality control, proficiency testing and reporting
What you will gain
- Collect and preserve specimens appropriately for parasitology
- Prepare and stain slides for parasite detection
- Identify common parasites by morphology
- Apply concentration techniques to improve detection
- Use rapid diagnostic tests and interpret them correctly
- Apply quality control to parasitology testing
Who should attend
- Medical laboratory scientists and technicians
- Clinical laboratory staff
- Public health laboratory personnel
- Laboratory staff in endemic regions
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Mar 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 5 to 9 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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