IAEA/NUS Internet Training Course for Tissue Bank Operators, Managers, and Medical Doctors commenced on 9 Feb.2004.


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Please refer to online content at http://www.tissuebanking.org/ for more details

Title: IAEA/NUS Internet Training Course for Tissue Bank Operators, Managers, and Medical Doctors

Project No.: INT/6/052
Place: NUH,Tissue Bank, Singapore
Date: 9 February 2004 to 12 December 2004
Exam Date: 3 days during 31 January 2005 to 2 February 2005
Language: The language of instruction will be English
Organizers: NUH Tissue Bank, Singapore with support of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Government of Singapore (National University of Singapore).
Counterpart: Dr. Nather Aziz Director of the International Training Centre and of the Tissue Bank

List of Tutors

1st Quarter (9 Feb - 25 Apr 2004)
- Mr Koller
koller@nspr.sk
jankoller@hotmail.com

2nd Quarter (26 Apr - 11 Jul 2004)
- Ms. Youssuf
norimah@mint.gov.my

3rd Quarter (12 Jul till 26 Sep 2004)
- Mr. Kang
ykang@vincent.cuk.ac.kr

4th Quarter (27 Sep till 12 Dec 2004)
- Ms. Lobo Gajiwala
harmonie@bom7.vsnl.in




Curriculum for IAEA/NUS Internet Training Course for Tissue Bank Operators, Managers, and Medical Doctors

1. IAEA / NUS INTERNET CURRICULUM ON TISSUE BANKING

Guide to the Curriculum
Module 0: Historical Background
Module 1: Rules and Regulations
Module 2: Organisation
Module 3: Quality Assurance
Module 4: Procurement
Module 5: Processing
Module 6: Distribution & Utilisation
Module 7: Future Developments in Tissue Banking

2. SUPPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS

2.1 Introduction to Basic Anatomy
BONES
Upper Limb - Humerus, Radius, Ulna Lower Limb - Femur, Tibia, Fibular
JOINTS
Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee
LIGAMENTS / TENDONS
Upper Limb Lower Limb
FASCIA LATA / DURA MATER

2.2 Introduction to Basic Microbiology
Gram-Positive Organisms
Gram-Negative Organisms
Culture Media
Aerobes
Anaerobes
Gram Staining Technique
Bioburden estimation
Pasteurisation
Antibiotics

2.3 Basic Principles of Sterile Surgical Technique
Principles of Aseptic Technique
Sterile Technique in Operating Room
Sterile Scrub
Monitoring of Sterility in the Operating Room
Methods of Sterilisation of Equipment and Materials
Sterile Procurement of Bones and Ligaments
Procurement from Living Donors
Procurement from deceased donors
Sterile Preparation of Tissue Grafts During transplantation

2.4 Introduction to Basic Immunology of Tissue Transplantation
Transplantation (Histocompatibility) Antigens (HLA)
Immunogenicity and Rejection Phenomenon

2.5 Introduction to Basic Radiation Sciences
Effect of irradiation on tissues
Types of irradiation facility
Dosimetry
Radiation hazards and protection

2.6 Basic Biology of Healing of Tissue Transplantation
Principles of Healing of Bone Transplants
Healing of Deep-Frozen Bone Allografts
Healing of Demineralised Bone Allografts
Healing of Skin
Healing of Amnion

2.7 Basic Biomechanics of Tissue Transplantation
Principles of Biomechanics
Biomechanics of Deep-Frozen Bone Allografts
Biomechanics of Freeze-Dried Bone Allografts
Biomechanics of Tendons/Soft Tissue Allografts

2.8 Introduction to Transmissible Diseases
AIDS, HIV1 & HIV2
Hepatitis A, B, C
Syphilis
Other venereal diseases - Gonorrhea, Non-specific Urethritis
Jakob-Creutzfeld Disease (JCD)

3. RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK
Scientific Basis of Tissue Transplantation Advances in Tissue Banking, Volume 5