Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have basic knowledge and skills in microbiological methodology and understand its role in the patient's care.
- are able to collect specimens for microbiology
- are able to handle specimen culturing, coloring, identification and determination of resistance.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods within clinical microbiology.
- have the ability to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are connected to the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent assurance of quality and quality improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety in the laboratory.
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Microbiological methodology
Microbiological specimens, specimen culturing, coloring, identification and determination of resistance

Location and time

Novia, Vasa
Spring 2026

Vaasa Central Hospital, B2 Microbiology (Fimlab)

Mandatory attendance on every session.

Teaching methods

Laborations, lessons, visit to the laboratory, course assignment.

Employer connections

Fimlab personnel as lecturers and a visit to the Fimlab microbiology laboratory.

Student workload

1 credit = 27h
5 credits = 135h of work

Content scheduling

Basic microbiological testing and sample collection. Classification of bacteria Gram staining overview

Practical class: Introduction to the laboratory, lab safety and confidentiality agreement. Gram staining practical (technique and analysis). Handout urine sample collection material and instructions.

Gram−negative rods - Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Practical class: - Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Gram-negative rods - Urine culture, sample collection and analysis

Practical class: - Analysis of results and summary Gram−positive cocci

Practical class: Identification of Gram−positive cocci - Throat culture: sample collection and culture

Practical class: Analysis of results and summary

Gram positive rods, anaerobic bacteria, yeasts, Moraxella, Neisseria and Haemophilus

Identification of unknown bacterial strains

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Assessment methods and criteria

For Approved course:
- 100% attendance at sessions.
- Passed laborations at the laboratory.
- Approved course assignment.

Qualifications

Clinical Microbiology, immunology, pathology 1 and 2