Under the "One Health" perspective, to support the sustainable development of aquaculture production for human consumption and improve the global level of aquaculture competencies, WOAH asked WVEPAH to develop a training and certification program for aquaculture health and biosecurity field experts. These experts will receive certification recognizing their ability to work locally at farm level, at watershed level, and regional and national levels.

They will acquire the ability to become key auditors and support farmers for biosecurity, disease management, prevention, surveillance, and product quality. They will also be internationally recognized in the Aquaculture network as trainers for trainers.

The certification is granted by international institutions: Montréal University for quality control and academic diploma delivery, and the WOAH for worldwide recognition. Thus, certified professionals are de facto awarded as international experts.

WVEPAH wants to give expert and trainees the tools to identify the limiting factors and bring solutions in the field

Experts will learn about:

• Pathogens

• Species, specificity & physiology

• Farming structures and environmental condition

• Feed (nutrition) and feeding

• Biosecurity and hygiene

• Farmers

• At farm level, watersheld level, national and international levels

Early Bird Registration Discount : Take advantage of our early bird offer by registering and paying before July 3rd, 2024, and enjoy a discounted price of 2400 EUR (regular price 2600 EUR).

The course fee of 2600 EUR (regular price) includes access to course materials, the exam administered by Université de Montréal, and membership in the private Facebook group. Additionally, it covers dinners and two coffee breaks per day during the residential week. Please note that accommodation, transportation, health insurance, and travel visa expenses are not included in the course fee.

WAVMA certified members will be able to obtain a discount of 100 EUR upon course registration by presenting proof of their membership.

Module I is only available in English.

9 hours

• Diagnostic activities, laboratory techniques: practical & wet lab

• Diagnostic activities "Hands on" - Wet Lab

• Pathologies: Parasitical diseases and susceptible biological phases based on clinical cases presentations

• Diagnostic: Parasitical observations wet lab

8 hours

• Pathologies: Bacterial diseases and susceptible stages : Fresh water. The course is based on clinical cases presentations.

• Pathologies: Bacterial diseases and susceptible stages : Salt water. The course is based on clinical cases presentations.

• Pathologies of other origins

• Pathologies: Zoonosis (bacterial and parasitological)

8 hours

Field visits and evaluation of farm systems:

8 hours

• Therapy, prescription and monitoring of efficacy of treatment

• Vaccination and vaccination programs

9 hours

• Epidemiology

• The final step: post-production, from aquaculture farm to market: Good practices & Quality assessment

• Synthesis and take away messages of the session 1 incl Systemic approach