This module will provide you with in-depth knowledge of medical microbiology and its importance in the detection and prevention of infection.
You will learn about microbes subdivided into four groups: bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. During taught sessions, you will be introduced to techniques on obtaining samples, aseptic technique, safety procedures, clinical sample transportation, laboratories’ quality control and regulatory processes.
In addition, you will study the point-of-care testing and quality management in clinical microbiology, and biochemical reactions for differentiating clinically important bacteria, focusing on applications of identification tests, susceptibility testing and antibiotic assay.
