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Sep 21, 2026
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MEDL 226 - Microbiology Techniques II
PREREQUISITES: MEDL 101 - Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques, MEDL 102 - Routine Analysis Techniques, MEDL 225 - Microbiology Techniques I, and Program Chair Approval
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2 LECTURE HOURS MAX: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2 LAB HOURS MAX: 2
This course is a continuence of the principles of bacteriology including: gram negative and gram-positive bacilli and cocci, fastidious organisms and an overview of anaerobic organisms and acid-fast bacteria. Instruction in basic laboratory techniques in clinical bacteriology will also be included.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify and implement OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards, and critically analyze the implications of these policies on laboratory practices.
- Apply diagnostic criteria to identify and assess the acceptability of specimens, by understanding specimen characteristics and potential implications for testing outcomes.
- Demonstrate aseptic handling of bacteriologic specimens with a high level of proficiency.
- Analyze and differentiate bacterial, viral, and rickettsial specimens with an understanding of their descriptions and classifications.
- Demonstrate advanced decision-making skills in selecting appropriate media to utilize and process bacteriologic specimens, identify and detect microorganisms, and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Employ advanced laboratory techniques, including biochemical, immunological, and serological methodologies, to detect and identify unknown organisms.
- Apply principles of quality assurance and quality control, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of their impact on laboratory processes and outcomes, and integrating proactive strategies to optimize diagnostic accuracy.
- Demonstrate awareness of the necessity for corrective action in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical situations, applying advanced problem-solving skills to address and rectify potential deviations from established protocols.
- Interpret and correlate test results with patient conditions, incorporating an understanding of the relationship between laboratory data and clinical outcomes. , and drawing insightful connections between diagnostic findings and potential patient care implications.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Neisseria and Moraxella
- Haemophilus and other fastidious gram negatives
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas
- Helicobacter and Campylobacter
- NF GNB and miscellaneous GNR
- Anaerobes
- Aerobic gram-positive rods
- M. tuberculosis/Mycobacteria
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Antibiotic mechanisms of action and resistance
Disease by Body System
- Respiratory infection
- Urinary tract
- GI infections/food poisoning
- CNS infections
- Skin/Soft tissue
Laboratory Content:
- Streaking isolation/interpretation
- Gram staining
- Identification of unknowns
- Sensitivity testing (if applicable)
- Case studies
Identification/differentiation testing (but not limited to)
- Coagulase
- Catalase
- Indole
- Novobiocin
- Oxidase
- Beta lactamase
- TSI slants
Laboratory Content:
- Streaking isolation/interpretation
- Gram staining
- Identification of unknowns
- Sensitivity testing (if applicable)
- Case studies
- Identification/differentiation testing (but not limited to)
- Coagulase
- Catalase
- Indole
- Novobiocin
- Oxidase
- Beta lactamase
- TSI slants
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