MLAB-2534 Microbiology

This course is an instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing and reporting results. Lec 3, Lab 6, Cr 5

Credits

5

Prerequisite

MLAB-1201, PLAB-1323, MLAB-1415, MLAB-1227, PLAB-1166

Outcomes

  1. Apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Clinical Microbiology.
  2. Evaluate specimen acceptability.
  3. Describe morphology and physiology of microbes.
  4. Identify and classify microorganisms.
  5. Demonstrate sterile technique.
  6. Perform and interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
  7. Select additional procedures based on preliminary results.
  8. Correlate test results with patient condition(s).