ML 228 - Clinical Microbiology II

Credit Hours: 2

Continuation of ML 218 with the discussion of the pathogenesis and identification of specific microorganisms isolated from clinical specimens according to the ASCP Board of Certification Guidelines for CLT (MLT) curriculum. A taxonomic approach will be used in presenting the groups of microorganisms.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss the Collection and Handling of Specimens for Microbiological Examination. (C, TL I, PC 4)
Cultivate and Isolate Microbes from Clinical Specimens. (P, TL III, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast Gram Positive Cocci Bacteria. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast Gram Negative Enteric Bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae). (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast Non-Fermentative Gram Negative Bacilli. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast the Vibrionaceae, Curved Gram Negative Bacilli, Spirochetes, and Oxidase Positive Fermenters. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast Gram Negative Coccobacillary Facultative Bacteria. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast the Aerobic Gram Negative Cocci. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast the Gram Positive Bacilli. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Discuss Bioterrorism. (C, TL I, PC 4)

P = Psychomotor (skills)	TL I - Taxonomy Level I - Knowledge
C = Cognitive (knowledge)	TL II -Taxonomy Level II - Application
A = Affective (behavior)	TL III - Taxonomy Level II - Problem Solving
PC = Program Competencies

Prerequisites: ML 218, ML 219
Corequisites: ML 229
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