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Clinical Microbiology

Credits: 4
Course Number: 10-513-133

Course Description

10-513-133 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY ...presents the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis upon the appropriate collection, handling and identification of clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes of transmission and methods of prevention and control, including antibiotic susceptibility testing, will also be discussed. (Prerequisites: 10-806-197, Microbiology; 10-513-115, Basic Immunology Concepts)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Perform basic microbiological techniques
  2. Perform routine ID procedures for Staphylococcus and Streptococcus
  3. Perform routine ID procedures for Neisseria and Haemophilus organisms
  4. Perform routine ID procedures for Enterics and other stool pathogens
  5. Perform routine ID procedures for the non-fermenters
  6. Perform routine ID of gram positive aerobic bacilli
  7. Perform routine ID procedures for miscellaneous bacteria
  8. Interpret susceptibility testing
  9. Examine collection, processing, and interpretation of results for various microbiological specimens

Class Details

Class Number:
81146
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$835.40 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/23/24 - 12/22/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online
10/23/24 - 12/19/24 M, Tu, W, Th
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room SC382

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost

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