MLTS 205 Clinical Microbiology I

This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical topics: urinalysis, body fluids examination, parasitology, and mycology. Theory will be supplemented with hands-on microscopy and laboratory testing procedures.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

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

Corequisite

MLTS 202

Hours Weekly

2.25 hours theory, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate competence in using a microscope.
2. 2. Correctly identify formed microscopic elements that may be found in urine and other body fluids.
3. 3. Correctly perform and interpret clinical tests utilized in the study of urine and body fluids.
4. 4. Evaluate normal versus abnormal results with focus on clinical correlation and quality assurance.
5. 5. Interpret, compare, and analyze the clinical significance, characteristics, and tests used for various
   parasites with special emphasis on the use of microscopy.
6. 6. Interpret, compare, and analyze the clinical significance, characteristics, and tests used for fungal
   agents with special emphasis on the use of microscopy.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate competence in using a microscope.
2. 2. Correctly identify formed microscopic elements that may be found in urine and other body fluids.
3. 3. Correctly perform and interpret clinical tests utilized in the study of urine and body fluids.
4. 4. Evaluate normal versus abnormal results with focus on clinical correlation and quality assurance.
5. 5. Interpret, compare, and analyze the clinical significance, characteristics, and tests used for various
   parasites with special emphasis on the use of microscopy.
6. 6. Interpret, compare, and analyze the clinical significance, characteristics, and tests used for fungal
   agents with special emphasis on the use of microscopy.