•   Microbiological Methodology BAA23LM04-3001 06.01.2025-23.02.2025  5 credits  (BL23F-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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
    Prerequisites
    Clinical Microbiology, immunology, pathology 1 and 2
    Content of the study unit
    Microbiological methodology
    Microbiological specimens, specimen culturing, coloring, identification and determination of resistance
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Mikaela Engvall

    Learning material

    Lesson material provided at the laboratory.

    Learning methods

    Laborations at Fimlab, B2 microbiology
    Online

    Course assignment.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    06.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 19.01.2025

    Group(s)
    • BL23F-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Small group(s)
    • Group 1 (Size: 0.
    • Group 2 (Size: 0.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Bioanalytik 1, Mikaela Engvall

    Additional information

    Mandatory attendance on every session.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    No optional examination form

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    Fimlab personnel as lecturers and the course is done at Fimlab laboratory.

    Timing and attendance

    9.1.-4.2.2025
    Vaasa Central Hospital, B2 Microbiology (Fimlab)

    Mandatory attendance on every session.

    Student's schedule and workload

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

    Content scheduling

    9.1 kl. 15–17.30 Lecture: Basic microbiological testing and sample collection. Classification of bacteria Gram staining overview

    13.1 kl. 16-18.30 Practical class: Introduction to the laboratory, lab safety and confidentiality agreement. Gram staining practical (technique and analysis). Handout urine sample collection material and instructions.

    14.1 kl. 16-18.30 Practical class: Introduction to the laboratory, lab safety and confidentiality agreement. Gram staining practical (technique and analysis). Handout urine sample collection material and instructions.

    16.1 kl. 15–17.30 Lecture: - Gram−negative rods - Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

    20.1 kl. 16-18.30 Practical class: - Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Gram-negative rods - Urine culture, sample collection and analysis Remember to bring a urine sample with you!

    21.1 kl. 16.-18.30 Practical class: - Analysis of results and summary

    27.1 kl. 16–18.30 Lecture: Gram−positive cocci

    28.1 kl. 16-18.30 Practical class: - Identification of Gram−positive cocci - Throat culture: sample collection and culture

    29.1 kl. 16-18.30 Practical class: - Analysis of results and summary

    30.1. kl. 15–17.30 Lecture: Gram positive rods, anaerobic bacteria, yeasts, Moraxella, Neisseria and Haemophilus

    3.2. kl. 16-18.30 Identification of unknown bacterial strains

    4.2. Kl. 16-18.30 Analysis of results and summary