Next courseArtificial Insemination14-16 September 2026
The Centre for Reproductive Training logo
All courses

Field Embryology

Search, identify and grade oocytes for IVF as well as identifying embryos from MOET flushed cows through to freezing and thawing embryos for transfer.

Embryos pipetted into a search dish under a portable stereo microscope
Duration
3 days
Delivery
Field and laboratory based
Certification
Statement of Attainment

Course overview

This course introduces participants to the procedures for setting up OPU or MOET flushing equipment, through to searching, handling and grading of oocytes and embryos.

Course modules

  1. 01Oocyte handling and grading
  2. 02Embryo handling and grading
  3. 03Media handling
  4. 04Microscopy techniques for searching and evaluation
  5. 05Freezing MOET-derived embryos
  6. 06Thawing embryos for direct transfer

Learning outcomes

  • Search, grade and classify oocytes
  • Search, grade and classify MOET-derived embryos
  • Freeze MOET-derived embryos
  • Thaw embryos for transfer

What participants say

The hands-on experience, being able to connect the individual components and put them all together and the opportunity especially the overlap of multiple runs, that taught us about timing and the key components to operating a successful IVF system.
Levinya RMaster of Clinical Embryology student, Monash University
We would 100% recommend this training program and think it's a great opportunity and probably one of the best opportunities for learning. Lots of guidance and we felt very comfortable to ask many questions.
Harry PMaster of Clinical Embryology student, Monash University
This was such a helpful and useful environment and the skills we gained from being there are so important.
Amy MMaster of Clinical Embryology student, Monash University
This was more than we expected when we chose this opportunity.
Emma PMaster of Clinical Embryology student, Monash University

Where you will be training

Every course runs at our facility in Kyabram, in the Goulburn Valley. Participants travel to us from across Australia.

157 Fenaughty Street

Kyabram VIC 3620

2 hr 10 min from Melbourne Airport

A straight run north if you are flying in for a course.

28 min from Echuca, 32 min from Shepparton

An easy drive if you are based across the Goulburn Valley or along the Murray.

Field Embryology questions

Join the waitlist for this course

This course is not open for enrolment yet. Call or email us to go on the waitlist and we will come to you first with dates and fees as soon as places are released.

157 Fenaughty Street, Kyabram VIC 3620

office@crtraining.au

Enquire about a course

Send us your details and we will come back to you with dates and fees.

Courses are taught in English and use technical terminology, so this helps us support you properly.