MLTS 206 Clinical Microbiology II

This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical microbiology topics: aerobic and anaerobic bacteriology, virology, miscellaneous organisms (such as Chlamydia, Spirochetes, and Rickettsia), susceptibility testing, and epidemiology. The course will emphasize normal flora versus pathogens with focus on clinical correlation. Theory will be supplemented with hands-on microscopy and laboratory testing.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MLTS 202 and MLTS 205. Pre- or corequisites: BIOL 203; CHEM 201 or CHEM 102; and SPCH 101 or SPCH 105 or SPCH 110

Corequisite

MLTS 207

Hours Weekly

2.25 hours theory, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Interpret, compare, and analyze the characteristics and tests used for various bacteria/organisms
   encountered in clinical specimens.
2. Discuss and compare the clinical significance of various bacteria/organisms encountered in clinical
   specimens in the microbiology laboratory.
3. Interpret, compare, and analyze the clinical significance, characteristics, and tests used for various
   viruses encountered in clinical specimens.
4. Interpret, compare, and analyze the procedures used for susceptibility testing.
5. Discuss fundamental principles of epidemiology.

Course Objectives

1. Interpret, compare, and analyze the characteristics and tests used for various bacteria/organisms
   encountered in clinical specimens.
2. Discuss and compare the clinical significance of various bacteria/organisms encountered in clinical
   specimens in the microbiology laboratory.
3. Interpret, compare, and analyze the clinical significance, characteristics, and tests used for various
   viruses encountered in clinical specimens.
4. Interpret, compare, and analyze the procedures used for susceptibility testing.
5. Discuss fundamental principles of epidemiology.