MLT 223: Clinical Microbiology

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Class Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Credits
7
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
7
Course ID
089176
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

In-depth training in the practical and theoretical subjects associated with clinical bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and virology.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

BIOL& 260 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 220 and MLT 224

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety, standard precautions, HIPAA, and other laboratory standards necessary to protect themselves and others.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

Core Topics

 

  1. Identification of microorganisms by morphologic groups
  2. Laboratory methods and procedures in bacterial identification and antibiotic resistance
  3. Microorganisms associated with different body regions
  4. Human parasitology
  5. Human mycology
  6. Human virology
  7. Immunology and the nature of antigens
  8. Bacterial and viral serology