CMLT 2133 - Clinical Microbiology II

CMLT 2013 Clinical Urinalysis & Body Fluids

CMLT 2114 Clinical Microbiology I

CMLT 2106 Clinical Practicum

Co-Requisite
N/A

Cross Listed Course
N/A

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 Lecture, 15 Lab

4 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply advanced microbiological techniques for the identification of pathogens.
• Perform and interpret molecular diagnostic tests.
• Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing and understand resistance mechanisms.
• Correlate microbiological findings with clinical presentations and outcomes.
• Implement infection control practices and outbreak investigations.

• Students develop higher order thinking skills

Topics list

•  Advanced Bacterial Pathogens and Diseases:

Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria: emerging pathogens

Anaerobic bacteria and their clinical significance

Mycobacteria and other acid-fast organisms

•  Fungal and Parasitic Infections:

Identification of clinically significant fungi: molds and yeasts

Advanced techniques for diagnosing parasitic infections

Fungal and parasitic infections in immunocompromised patients

•  Viral Infections and Virology:

Overview of clinically important viruses

Diagnostic methods for viral infections: culture, serology, and molecular techniques

Emerging and re-emerging viral diseases

•  Molecular Diagnostics in Microbiology:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR

Nucleic acid sequencing and metagenomics

Applications of molecular diagnostics in infectious disease detection

•  Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing:

Principles and methods: disk diffusion, broth microdilution, E-test

Interpretation of susceptibility results and clinical implications

Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and resistance patterns

•  Clinical Correlation and Case Studies:

Interpretation of complex laboratory results in a clinical context

Case studies involving multi-drug resistant organisms

Role of the clinical microbiologist in patient management and treatment decisions

•  Infection Control and Epidemiology:

Principles of infection control in healthcare settings

Outbreak investigation and management

Role of the laboratory in infection prevention and control

•  Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Microbiology:

Principles of quality control in advanced microbiological testing

Troubleshooting and corrective actions

Documentation, accreditation, and regulatory compliance

Learning activities

• Lectures: In-person or online sessions covering advanced theoretical aspects.
• Laboratory Practicals: Hands-on training in advanced microbiological techniques.
• Case Studies: Real-world scenarios to illustrate clinical applications.
• Guest Speakers: Insights from experienced clinical microbiologists and infectious disease specialists.
• Assignments and Quizzes: Regular assessments to reinforce learning.

Assessments

• The final exam is a course comprehensive exam. Results of the departmental finals will be submitted to the coordinator as part of course outcome assessment. The test will cover a select number of the core learning outcomes.