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Department of Parasitology
College of Public Health
University of the Philippines Manila
625 Pedro Gil Street
Ermita, Manila 1000
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Tel. No.:(02) 523-5929
Fax No.:(02) 525-5885 /(02) 521-1394

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21st

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First Name Building on Diagnostic Parasitology

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DEPARTMENT OF PARASITOLOGY
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Land Line Specialization University of the Philippines Manila
The Health Sciences Center
Position Food Requirements
 INTRODUCTION
Accurate laboratory diagnosis is an
essential first step in dealing with
parasitic diseases both at the level of the
individual patient and the community.
Classical methods are the mainstay of
laboratory diagnosis. 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 professionals involved in teaching,
research and diagnostic work dealing with
parasitic diseases.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Identify the important morphologic
features used in the identification of
parasites and medically important
arthropods;
• Perform various conventional and
advanced 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 specimens;
and
• Understand the latest concepts
regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis
and quality assurance, treatment and
control of parasitic infections.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• Intensive Laboratory-based course
• Lectures/discussions, video and film.
• Core activities are
• individual work with parasite
specimens
• hands-on diagnosis of common
protozoan and helminthic
infections.
TOPICS
• 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 Medical Importance
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND
THE COURSE
• Medical and paramedical staff
involved in the diagnosis 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. de las Llagas, MSc, PhD, LlB
Lydia R. Leonardo, MSc, DrPH
Pilarita T. Rivera, MD, PhD
Juan Antonio A. Solon, MD, MSc, DTM&H
STAFF
Elena A. Villacorte, BSPH, M.Sc, DAP&E
Myra S. Mistica, BSPH, MPH
Rizza D. Florentino
Gregorio N. Leaño
COURSE FEE
Early-registration: Php 6,500
(on or before April 30,2009)
(Please fax your deposit slip)
On-site registration: Php 7,000
Registration fee includes all training
course materials, lunch and snacks.
Payment can be made thru:
UP-CPH Foundation, Inc.
BPI Taft Unlad Condominium
Account Number 3061-0738-67
(Please bring a copy of your deposit slip
on the first day of the training.)
 21st Intensive Training Course on Diagnostic Parasitology (April 12-16, 2010)
April 12, 2010 April 13, 2010 April 14, 2010 April 15, 2010 April 16, 2010
AM AM AM AM AM
(Rm 407/4/F Lara Hall) (Rm 407/4/F Lara Hall) (DOP Lab- 3/F Lara Hall) (DOP Laboratory- 3/F Lara Hall) (DOP Laboratory- 3/F Lara Hall)
8:00 Registration Blood & Tissue Parasites II Blood unknown (Malaria) Stool Unknown I (Protozoans) LAB (Demonstration)
Filaria 1. Helminths IV
2. Medically Important Arthropods
Dr. Vicente Belizario
9:00 Opening Session Video: Filariasis LAB (Techniques) LAB (Techniques) LAB (Microscopy)
1. FECT 1. COPT 3. Kato Katz Practice Stool Unknown
2. Kinyoun stain 2. Kato Thick 4. Scotch Tape Swab
LAB (Demo) LAB (Demonstration) - Helminths I, II & III
Intestinal Protozoans
10:30 BREAK
(DOP Laboratory - Lara Hall)
10:45 Pre-test: Theoretical test LAB (Techniques) LAB (Microscopy) LAB (Microscopy) LAB (Microscopy)
1. Rapid diagnostic tests Intestinal Protozoans Demonstration of other
2. Knott’s concentration stool examination techniques
3. Nucleopore filtration
11:30 Practical test LAB (Demo & Microscopy) LAB (Microscopy) LAB (Microscopy) Stool unknown
(DOP Lab-Lara Hall) Filaria and Plasmodium Practice stool unknown (Protozoans) Practice Stool Unknown (Helminths)

12:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

• PM
(Special Conference Rm,
Annex II)
1:00 Introduction
to Parasitic Diseases
Dr. Pilarita T. Rivera
Parasitological specimen
collection, transport and
preservation
• PM • PM • PM • PM
(Special Conference Rm, (Special Conference Rm, Annex II) (Special Conference Rm, Annex II) (DOP Laboratory- Lara Hall)
Annex II)
Intestinal Protozoans I
Entameba
Helminths I
Food-borne helminths
• Helminths IV Post-test
Practical test
Giardia Capillaria, Paragonimus, • Soil-transmitted helminths
Heterophyids, Echinostoma Ascaris, Trichuris & Hookworm
Directly transmitted parasites
Enterobius, Trichomonas

Ms. Elena A. Villacorte Dr. Juan Antonio A. Solon Dr. Lydia R. Leonardo
Dr. Lilian A. de las Llagas
2:15 Blood & Tissue Intestinal Protozoans II Helminths II Lab Issues II (Special Conference Rm, Annex II)
Parasites I Non-pathogenic amebae Schistosoma Quality Assurance in the Diagnosis of 2:15 Theoretical test
Plasmodium Blastocystis,, Cryptosporidium Parasitic Infections
Cyclospora

Dr. Juan Antonio A. Solon

Dr. Pilarita T. Rivera Dr. Lydia R. Leonardo Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr.
3:30 BREAK 2:45 Free discussion with lecturers

3:45 LAB( Techniques) LAB (Microscopy) Helminths III Diagnostic Medical Entomology 3:30 Closing Session
1. Blood Smears Practice Blood Unknown Taenia and other Cestodes
2. Parasite Count
LAB (Demo) Dr. Lydia R. Leonardo Dr. Arlene G. Bertuso
4:30 Plasmodium Video: Schistosomiasis
Laboratory point person (April 12, 13, 14 Ms. Elena A. Villacorte) (April 14, 15, 16 Ms. Myra S. Mistica)