MDLT 2829 Clinical: Microbiology
Course Information
| Course Number | MDLT 2829 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Clinical: Microbiology |
| Description | During the clinical microbiology experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1825, MDLT 1835, and MDLT 2807.) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 144 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Internship | 3 Credits, 144 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: MDLT 1825, MDLT 1835, and MDLT 2807
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Outline the information that should accompany a clinical specimen so that it can be properly processed in the microbiology laboratory.
- Demonstrate the proper techniques for performing microbiology procedures correctly, efficiently, and accurately according to the clinical facility's established protocol.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and consistently practice the rules of aseptic technique.
- Select appropriate procedures to complete identification and (if appropriate) susceptibility testing of those microorganisms isolated most often from common microbiology specimens.
- Follow precautions for the safe handling of biohazardous materials, including the disposal of specimens.
- Discuss the types of specimens for anaerobic cultures, their collection, transport, and processing.
- Discuss the types of specimens for parasitic, fungal, and viral cultures, and their collection, transport, and processing.
- Summarize the importance of quality assurance practices in the microbiology department.
- Perform the daily functional checks and maintenance on clinical facility's equipment and analyzers.
- Demonstrate acceptable attitudes toward laboratory work, laboratory personnel, clients/patients, and other medical professionals.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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