MLT 223 - Clinical Microbiology

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Medical Laboratory Technology

Description:

This course includes a study of the theory, methods, and pathological processes in medical microbiology. Instruction will include the setup of cultures, identification of organisms, susceptibility testing, automation, and reporting procedures. Principles of safety, quality control and quality assurance as appropriate to clinical microbiology analysis are also included in the course. The agents most often implicated as causing disease in patients, such as the gram positive and negative cocci and gram negative rods, are included. Study of the medically important fungi and parasites, miscellaneous and unclassified bacteria, mycobacteria and viruses are also included in this course. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, anaerobic bacteria studies and automated techniques utilized in microbiology are included.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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