Target audience
The course is specifically designed for laboratory staff responsible for implementing diagnostic techniques to detect African swine fever virus. The course can also be useful to anyone with a general interest in learning about the clinical disease, pathogenicity, epidemiology, and control of the virus.
Requirements and qualifications
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection is essential. The course is prepared in English (UK).
Course details
- 7-hour course
- £150 ex VAT
- Internet required
- Self-directed
- Email us
Course description
This eLearning course designed in collaboration with subject matter experts in the ASFV WOAH reference laboratory at Pirbright, is intended to broaden participants understanding of ASF, and the virus which causes it. The course specifically focuses on information that would be useful for vets or laboratory staff undertaking laboratory diagnostic testing of ASFV.
Learning outcomes
Divided into eight individual modules, you will be able to:
- Discuss impact and importance of ASFV.
- Describe African swine fever viral structure, virus stability, and transmission.
- Discuss the spread of ASFV, its pathogenicity including the development of immunity.
- Recognise the clinical signs of ASFV for the acute, subacute and chronic forms of the disease, and compare to other diseases for differential diagnosis.
- Explain laboratory diagnostics including molecular, virological, and serological techniques.
- Outline methods for sample collection, dispatch, and receipt.
Course modules
The course comprises of the following modules:
| Module title | Duration (minutes) | No of Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introductory module | 30 | 14 |
| 2. | The African swine fever virus | 30 | 10 |
| 3. | Pathogenesis and Spread of ASFV | 30 | 9 |
| 4. | Clinical Diagnosis of ASF | 30 | 8 |
| 5. | Introduction to ASF Laboratory Diagnosis | 60 | 7 |
| 6. | Sample Dispatch and Receipt | 40 | 7 |
| 7. | ASF Virus Detection | 60 | 8 |
| 8. | ASF Serology | 30 | 7 |
| 9. | An Introduction to Quality Management | 15 | 7 |
| 10. | Biosafety and Biosecurity in the ASF Laboratory | 90 | 14 |
A certificate will be awarded to individuals successfully completing all modules of the course.
Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training for portal access details.
“The course was very helpful, it answered some of the questions in mind about ASFV and its characteristics, the fully packed course modules were practical and concise. Thank you from the whole team.”
