MEDT 4114 - Clinical Rotation II:Microbiology

Institution:

Tennessee State University

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Description:

A rotation in this area of the laboratory will require the student to rotate a minimum time of six weeks. Microbiology will encompass General Bacteriology (aerobic and anaerobic organisms), Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and Parasitology. Students will be responsible for learning the operation of a microbiology laboratory. Students will perform initial inoculations of clinical samples, perform gram stains, learn how to interpret growth characteristics of many different organisms, examine blood cultures, perform ova and parasite studies and perform any test determined by the bench instructor or supervisor. A student's experience in microbiology will be dependent on the instrumentation available at a site, however all students will acquire experience with automated analyzers and performance of daily maintenance. Students will gain experience in organizing workloads and performing and monitoring quality control in the microbiology laboratory. Prerequisite: Passing all courses in the didactic program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tnstate.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 963-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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