Workplace: Fertility Clinic: Essential Knowledge for Medical Assistants and Nursing Professionals

By Monika Bals-Pratsch, Frank Nawroth, Stefan Dieterle

This book offers medical assistants (MFA) and nursing professionals a comprehensive and practical introduction to reproductive medicine and the specific requirements of this exciting field of work. It provides solid knowledge and practice-oriented recommendations to successfully manage the demanding daily routine in a fertility center. Contents
Basics of Reproductive Medicine: Anatomy and physiology of human reproduction, causes and diagnostic testing of infertility.

Therapy Options: Detailed explanations of treatment procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

Communication and Counseling: Sensitive and professional communication with couples who wish to have a child.

Legal Framework: Important legal foundations, including the German Embryo Protection Act and the Tissue Directive of the European Union.

Quality Management and Documentation: Practical tips for correct documentation and implementation of quality standards.

Practice-Oriented Expertise: Guidance on the treatment process from follicle puncture to embryo transfer, including explanation of embryo development. Plus: At the end of each chapter, an overview of learning objectives and a content summary. Extensive appendix with excerpts from legal texts, checklists, forms, certificates, etc., available for download and printing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662730340
• ISBN13: 9783662730348
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Springer