MLT 224: Clinical Microbiology Lab

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Class Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Credits
3
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
6
Course ID
089177
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Fundamental practice of diagnostic medical bacteriology and parasitology.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

BIOL& 260 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 223

Course Learning Outcomes

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. Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    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. QA-microbiology
  2. Growth media
  3. Plate streaking
  4. Gram stain preparation and reading
  5. Culture types, pathogens, growth patterns and normal flora
  6. Biochemical testing
  7. Bacteria/yeast identification
  8. Parasite specimen processing and organism identification