Course Title: Certification in Immunology & Serology Testing

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Immunology & Serology

• Introduction to Immunology: Innate & Adaptive Immunity

• Antigens, Antibodies & Immune Responses

• Types of Serological Reactions: Agglutination, Precipitation, Complement Fixation

• Overview of Serological Testing in Disease Diagnosis

• Laboratory Safety & Quality Control in Serology

Week 2: Infectious Disease Serology Testing

• ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) & Its Applications

• Rapid Serological Tests for Infectious Diseases (HIV, HCV, Dengue, Malaria)

• Immunofluorescence & Western Blotting Techniques

• Serological Markers for Bacterial & Viral Infections

• Case Study: Serology in COVID-19 & Emerging Diseases

Week 3: Autoimmune & Allergy Testing

• Rheumatoid Factor (RF) & Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) in Autoimmune Diseases

• Immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG, IgM) & Their Clinical Significance

• Allergy Testing: Skin Prick Test vs. Serum IgE Testing

• HLA Typing & Its Role in Transplant Compatibility

• Interpretation of Autoimmune Serological Reports

Week 4: Advanced Immunological Techniques & Case Studies

• Flow Cytometry & Immunophenotyping in Cancer Diagnosis

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) in Pathological Analysis

• Monoclonal Antibodies & Immunotherapy in Clinical Medicine

• Serological Techniques in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

• Case Studies: Real-Life Immunology & Serology Testing in Healthcare

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity