MTCC 410 Clinical Microbiology

This course introduces topics that encompass the preparation of controls and reagents and the start up procedure for the microbiology instruments. Routine daily maintenance and quality control of the microbiology instruments will be included. Microbiology patient testing on a variety of samples - bacteria, fungi/yeast, parasites and viruses will be required. Additional material covered in this course will include specimen collection, processing of specimens, the performance of and interpretation of the test and the application of knowledge of applying identifying characteristics, classification, and clinical significance of results.

Credits

12

Prerequisite

Enrolled as a medical laboratory science major, senior status, meet all degree requirements other than those courses that are a portion of the professional-year program