MLS - 582P Clin Practicum-Microbiology I

In this practicum, students will spend time in the clinical bacteriology laboratory observing and performing tests for the identification of clinically significant bacteria. The determination of antimicrobial susceptibility, detection of resistance, and interpretation of susceptibility patterns will be reinforced. Instrumentation and advanced methodologies are emphasized. Students will interact with other healthcare professionals, e.g. pharmacists, physicians, and infection control nurses during rounds and/or case conferences. The daily experience will be supplemented with the analysis of case studies to support the development of critical thinking skills needed by the highly functional medical laboratory scientist. Credit Hours: 3