Program in Medical Technology
Microbiology MT 322-D Course Syllabus
Instructor: Beth Gaither MBA, MT(ASCP)SM
Email: bgaither@wfubmc.edu
§ Bachelor of Science in History - East Carolina University, 1976
§ Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1980
§ MT Certification - Bowman Gray School of Medicine / NCBH, 1980
§ Medical Technologist (ASCP) - 1980
§ Masters in Business Administration - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1989
§ Specialty in Microbiology (ASCP), 1995
Course Description:
The didactic course, 322-D, is a prerequisite for the clinical course, 322-C. Clinical Microbiology includes the study of bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology. Students study methods and perform techniques used in isolating and identifying microorganisms that are pathogenic to man. Other topics studied include susceptibility testing, hospital epidemiology, and quality control.
Microbiology Course Goals:
Upon the conclusion of the didactic and clinical portions of the Clinical Microbiology course, the student will correctly:
- Name and discuss diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms.
- Discuss general methods used in the identification of microorganisms.
- Compare and contrast microbiological media used in the isolation and identification of bacteria and fungus, parasites and viruses.
- Discuss, perform and interpret biochemical tests used in the identification of bacteria and fungus.
- Identify bacteria based on microscopic and macroscopic morphology, media growth and biochemical testing.
- Discuss modes of action and mechanisms of resistance of antimicrobial agents.
- Compare and contrast methods used to determine bacterial susceptibility or resistance to antibiotics.
- Compare and contrast fungus based on microscopic and macroscopic morphology and associated disease states.
- Identify molds based on microscopic morphology.
- Discuss the life cycles and associated disease states of parasites studied.
- Identify parasites based on microscopic morphology
- Discuss methods used in the recovery and identification of viruses.
- Discuss molecular methods used in the identification of microorganisms.
- Correlate and apply Microbiology theory with clinical laboratory policies and procedures.
- Perform, record and evaluate quality control in the Microbiology lab.
Evaluation Methods:
Achievement of the objectives will be demonstrated by obtaining an average final grade of 75% or better on lecture examinations, laboratory practicals, unknown organism identifications and student evaluations. Written tests and laboratory practical examinations will be based on material presented during lecture, student laboratory sessions, required reading assignments and course objectives. Each of the final written and practical examinations in bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and virology are comprehensive. Tests will be given on the dates as scheduled. Students missing test days will be given an alternate test on a day at the convenience of the instructor. The grade received in this course is based on scores obtained on all tests given and an affective evaluation. The affective (behavioral) evaluation will count 5% of the total grade. The grading scale, as stated in the student handbook is:
A = 94 - 100%
B = 86 - 93%
C = 75 - 85%
Student Behavioral Objectives:
Throughout the Microbiology course the student will:
- Utilize time well.
- Arrive when expected at the start of the day, after lunch, and after breaks.
- Begin work immediately after arriving.
- Give sufficient notice of absence (see student policies).
- Exhibit proper work habits.
- Read directions or listen to directions carefully, plan actions, and carry out actions correctly according to standard procedure.
- Relate theory with clinical experiences by correctly interpreting test results.
- Organize and completes multiple assignments according to their urgency.
- Work at a pace that enables him/her to complete all assignments in the allotted time.
- Carry all assignments to completion while disregarding distractions and working with composure.
- Report results accurately and legibly.
- Readily undertake or seek assignments and proceed with minimal supervision.
- Work with assurance; check with others when appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Develop ease in the operation of equipment and the performance of procedures.
- Display cooperativeness in interpersonal relationships with other students, patients, faculty, staff, and other hospital personnel by being congenial, sensitive to the needs of others, and receptive to suggestions and supervision.
- Communicate ideas in terms the listener can understand. Be attentive, listen carefully to others.
- Show respect for patients' rights and confidentiality of patient medical records.
- Display a professional appearance by dressing in accordance with the uniform policy for medical technology students.
- Display a desire to learn and a desire to help others learn by asking relevant questions and contributing relevant information to class discussions and other learning experiences.
A 100-point rating scale will be used to evaluate the student's performance on the above objectives. Each student will receive a behavioral evaluation from the instructor at the conclusion of the course that will count as a test grade.
Required Textbook:
Forbes, B.A., Sahm, D.F., and Weissfeld, A.S. BAILEY & SCOTT'S DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY. St. Louis: Mosby, 12th Edition, 2007.
Parasitology Manual / Instructors Notes