MMBIO 407

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Clinical Microbiology

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Approaches to laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.

When Taught

Fall

Min

5

Fixed/Max

5

Fixed

2

Fixed

6

Other Prerequisites

Admission to the Medical Laboratory Science program.

Title

Laboratory tests and diagnostics

Learning Outcome

Gain familiarity with the medically important bacteria and fungi by performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests in Microbiology (Prepare, examine and interpret gram stained smears of microorganisms, streak appropriate media for isolation of microorganisms, interpret stains, growth patterns, and biochemical reactions to aid in the identification of microbial organisms) and play a role in the development and evaluation of test systems and interpretive algorithms

Title

Test Systems Development and Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Have diverse responsibilities in areas of analysis and clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance with applicable regulations, education, and quality assurance/performance. Demonstrate improvement wherever laboratory testing is researched, developed, or performed. Be able to design experiments, with appropriate controls, to test various hypotheses in clinical Microbiology. 

Title

Information Processing and Management Systems

Learning Outcome

Possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences for the following:Communications to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient educationFinancial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory servicesInformation management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information

Title

Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences for the following:Communications to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient educationFinancial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory servicesInformation management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information

Title

Laboratory Management and Organization

Learning Outcome

Possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences for the following:Communications to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient educationFinancial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory servicesInformation management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information