Training Course

19th Intensive Training Course on
Diagnostic Parasitology

DEPARTMENT OF PARASITOLOGY
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
University of the Philippines Manila
The Health Sciences Center

May 12 – 16, 2008


Introduction

Accurate laboratory diadnosis is an essential first step in dealing with parasitic disease both at the level of the individual patient and the community.

Classic methods are the mainstay of laboratory dianosis. These require a high level of expertise to ensure reliability.

The new powerful tools of biochemistry, immunology and molecular biology complement microscopic diagnosis.

This 5-day intensive course on diagnostic parasitology aims to review, update and strengthen the knowledge and skills of health rpofessionals involved in teaching, research and diagnostic work dealing with parasitic diseases.

 

 

Course Objective

  • Identify the important morphologic feature used in the identification of parasites and medically important arthropods;
  • Perform various conventional and advance laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of parasitic infections for clinical and research applications;
  • Demonstrate specific methods and procedures for collection, preservation and processing of parasitic speciemns; and
  • Understand the lates concept s regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis and quality assurance, treatment and control of parasituc infections.

 

 

Course Description

  • Intensive Laboratory-base course
  • Lecture/discussions, video and film
  • Core activities are
    - individual work with parasite specimens
    - hands-on diagnosis of common protozoan and helminthic infection

 

 

Topic

  • Soil-transmitted Helminths
  • Directly Transmitted Parasites
  • Food/Water Borne Parasites
  • Vector Borne Parasites
  • Intestinal Protozoans
  • Immunodiagnosis
  • Quality Assurance in the Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections
  • Arthropods of Meducal Importance

 

 

Who Should Attend

  • Medical and paramedical staff involved in the diagonosis and / or management of parasitic infections
  • Teachers, researchers and students involved in or with interest in medical parasitology

 

 

Faculty

Vicente Y. Belizario Jr., MD, MTM&H
Arlene G. Bertuso, MSc, PhD
Lilian A. delas Llagas, MSc, PhD, LIB
Winifreda U. de Leon, DAP&E, MPH
Lydia R. Leonardo, MSc, DrPH
Pilarita T. Rivera, MDm PhD
Juan Antonio A. Salon, MD, MSc, DTM&H

 

 

Staff

Elena A. Villacorte, BSPH, DAP&Em MSc
Myra S, Mistica, BSPH, MPH
Rizza D. Florentino, BBA
Gregorio N. Leano

 

 

Course Coordinator

Mailing Address
Department of Parasitology
College of Public Health
University of the Philippines Manila
625 Pedro Gil Street
Ermita, Manila 1000
Tel. No. : (02) 523-5929
Fax No. : (02) 52305885 / (02) 521-1394