Introduction to Microbiology for Infection Prevention
PUB HLT X 420
The course provides an introduction to microbiology for infection prevention.
Fall
Spring
What you can learn.
- Explore the role of microbiology in infection prevention
- Learn lab tools used in clinical microbiology disease diagnosis
- Assess general characteristics of microorganisms that contribute to disease
- Learn examples of infection prevention related outbreaks from bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial and viral diseases
About this course:
The course provides an introduction to microbiology for infection prevention. This course highlights the major microbial pathogen groups (bacteria, mycobacteria, fungus, and viruses). Students will be introduced to clinical microbiology laboratory techniques that are commonly used in the diagnosis of the microbiological pathogens. Topics covered in this course include comprehensive overviews of the different pathogen groups and their roles in outbreaks.Contact Us
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