MLS - 587P Clinical Practicum-Microbiology

In this practicum, students will spend time in the clinical microbiology laboratory observing and performing tests for the isolation and identification of clinically significant bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. The determination of antimicrobial susceptibility, detection of resistance and interpretation of susceptibility patterns will be reinforced. Instrumentation and advanced methodologies are emphasized. 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. Students will interact with other health care professionals (e.g., pharmacists, physicians and infection control nurses) during rounds and/or case conferences. Offered: fall and spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6