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

Autumn 2023 theory, laboratory work Spring 2024

Materials

Additional literature:
Carlson & Linder. Introduktion till mikrobiologi.
Hedman et al. Mikrobiologia.
Murray, Rosenthal & Pfaller. Medical Microbiology. 8th edition.
https://www.elsevier.com/books/medical-microbiology/murray/978-0-323-29956-5
Bok på nätet http://www.microbiologybook.org/book/bact-sta.htm

Teaching methods

Theory and laboratory work

Exam schedules

Mandatory attendance at laboratory work
Written tasks

Student workload

5 cr equals 135 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed laboratory work and written assignments

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

Mandatory presence at laboratory work
Written assignments

Qualifications

Clinical Microbiology, immunology, pathology 1 and 2