Microbiology & Medical Laboratory Techniques

Course overview

In this third year course, scholars will develop a fundamental understanding of microbiology and medical laboratory techniques as they pertain to understanding and diagnosing human disease. They will learn the principles of sample collection and analysis to aid in the diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, and treatment of diseases. Scholars will learn how to collect, handle, and process biological specimens using proper methodologies and sterile techniques. Through hands-on learning experiences in this course scholars will become skillful at oil immersion microscopy, bacterial staining protocols, specimen collection and common testing procedures, as well as earn certification in aseptic technique. Furthermore, scholars are eligible to sit for the Clinical Laboratory Technology Certification Assessment.

Long Term Discipline Goals:

• Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

• Demonstrate creativity and innovation while applying appropriate academic and technical skills to produce work that meets college and workplace standards.

• Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence; acting as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

• Be able to plan for and pursue education and training that is aligned to their personal and professional goals.

Long Term Course Goals:

• Apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning to make observations, formulate questions, collect and analyze data, and establish valid conclusions

• Effectively communicate based on purpose, task, and audience using appropriate vocabulary and conventions

• Use safe, ethical, and environmentally appropriate practices and procedures in the biomedical laboratory and health sciences field

• Demonstrate professionalism through exhibiting attentiveness, growing from feedback, continuing to make a good impression, and adhering to Biomedical and Health Science industry standards