MLS 420 Clinical Microbiology II
Emphasizes the correlation of in vitro and in vivo findings in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The systems of the body will be discussed in terms of normal flora, proper specimen collection and processing, the isolation, identification, and treatment of pathogens from various body sites, and correlation with infectious diseases. Students enrolled in the traditional program will participate in laboratories that use a specimen approach to the study of diagnostic microbiology and are designed to simulate a clinical microbiology laboratory experience by having students work with simulated patient cultures. Students enrolled in the online MLS Program will participate in a comprehensive review of clinical microbiology principles with emphasis placed on the laboratory procedures for isolating, culturing and identifying microorganisms. Fundamental microbiology, epidemiology and pathogenesis are included as appropriate.
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in
MLS 330,
MLS 330L, and
MLS 338 or MLT(ASCP) certification for students enrolled in the online MLS program.
Offered
Fall