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Introduction to Microbiology for Infection Prevention

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PUB HLT X 420

The course provides an introduction to microbiology for infection prevention.

Typically Available
Fall
Spring

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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.