Microbiology/Parasitology

The study, detection and identification of bacteria and mycobacteria of clinical significance using culture and isolation, direct and stained smears, biochemical, microscopic, molecular, and automated methods and techniques; determination of bacterial antibiotic susceptibility testing.  Parasitology, Mycology and Virology: the study of clinically important parasites, fungi and viruses, and procedures employed in their detection and identification.  Emphasis is placed on the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
 

This class is part of the Clinical Labratory Scientist Training program and is not currently available to the public. 


OBJECTIVES: these are the main learning outcomes for each course and sub-outcomes will appear within the course materials and instructional events

• Demonstrate accurate and precise performance of microbiological and parasitological procedures using appropriate laboratory techniques and methodologies.
• Evaluate specimen acceptability and perform specimen processing, media selection, inoculation, isolation, and incubation procedures using appropriate environmental conditions.
• Explain and apply principles of organism identification methods, including biochemical, microscopic, molecular, serologic, automated, and quality control processes.
• Describe the principles, operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and clinical applications of automated instrumentation and analytical systems used within the discipline.
• Recognize and interpret clinically significant microorganisms, including bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms, and correlate laboratory findings with associated disease processes.