MLT 107 - Clinical Microbiology I Summer

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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16 hours lecture/lab per week for 6 weeks Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT program; MLT 100 with a grade of "C" or higher or consent of MLT Program Director; MICR 130 with a grade of "C" or higheComment: MLT 107 is a modular course offered 6 weeks in Summer only. MLT 107 may not be audited. MLT 107 may not be taken CR/NC. MLT 107 will provide the basic laboratory experience in Clinical Microbiology, including slide preparation, gram stain and isolating bacteria in order to identify the organisms. Upon successful completion of MLT 107, the student should be able to: Make smears of bacterial cultures, stain and identify the cellular characteristics of bacteria by color, shape and arrangement. Streak a culture plate for isolation of bacteria and describe colonial morphology. Explain the collection and proper handling of specimens received in a clinical microbiology lab and list pathogens and non-pathogens found in each specimen. Perform laboratory exercises on selected bacterial organisms to define characteristic and biochemical reactions useful in identification of bacteria. Identify the bacteria in an unknown specimen with 100% accuracy. Utilize the safety precautions necessary in the Clinical Microbiology laboratory.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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