Special Fields of Clinical Microbiology (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the most common mycobacteria, fungi, parasites and their properties
- knows the most common infectious diseases caused by mycobacteria, fungi and parasites
- can take representative mycobacteriological, mycological and parasitological samples and guide clients and other health care professionals in sample taking
- knows the preanalytical requirements and clinical relevance of mycobacteriological, mycological and parasitological analyses
- knows diagnostic methods of mycobacteriology, mycology and parasitology
- can implement and promote quality assurance in clinical microbiology
- is interested in developing his/her competence

Content (course unit)

Classification, common properties, structure, reproduction and growth requirements of mycobacteria, fungi, and parasites
Mycobacteria, fungi, and parasites as pathogens and the most common infectious diseases caused by them
Antimicrobic medication, their influence and resistance mechanisms
Prevention of diseases caused by mycobacteria, fungi, and parasites, and related vaccinations
Collection, processing, storage, and transportation of mycobacteriological, mycological and parasitological samples
Various identification methods of mycobacteria, fungi, and parasites
Occupational safety and aseptic working methods in mycobacteriology, mycology and parasitology
Quality assurance in clinical microbiology

Prerequisites (course unit)

The student must have passed Introduction to Clinical Microbiology 7B00EG26 and Bacteriology 7B00EG27 before this course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes and names the principles and clinical use of key mycobacterial fungal and parasitic studies. The student performs the sampling of these studies using instructions. He/she knows the basics of sample preparation, cultivation and staining. The student recognizes microscopically some of the most common mycobacterial, fungal and parasitic findings. The student recognizes the most important automation and culture findings and knows about further research. They are able to define some of the principles of quality management and to identify occupational safety factors.
Students work in a group and take responsibility for their learning. The student is able to identify and describe ways of working.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the principles and clinical use of the most important mycobacterial fungal and parasitic studies. The student is able to collect the necessary samples for these studies and direct others in sample collection. He/she can explain the basics of sample preparation, cultivation and staining. The student recognizes microscopically some of the most common mycobacterial, fungal and parasitic findings and is able to compare findings. The student recognizes the most important automation and culture findings and can justify the selection of further studies. He / she is able to define some of the principles of quality management and to apply the occupational safety guidelines. The student is responsible and committed to the group's activities. The student can describe and evaluate the working methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the principles and clinical use of key mycobacterial fungal and parasitic studies. The student is able to collect the necessary samples for these studies and direct others in sample collection, justifying the procedures. They are able to produce, cultivate and stain samples and justify their solutions. The student recognizes mycobacterial, fungal and parasitic findings microscopically and is able to justify his identification criteria. The student recognizes the findings of automation and cultivation and is able to justify further studies. The student knows the clinical significance of the findings. He/she can evaluate and apply the principles of quality management of methods and occupational safety factors. The student works in a responsible, committed, flexible and constructive manner. The student reviews and evaluates the methods in a broad and proactive manner.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Location and time

1. periodi syksy 2021 TAMK

Exam schedules

Varsinainen koe 8.10.21 klo 8.30-10.00 Moodlessa

Assessment methods and criteria

Koe
Tehtävä (hyväksytty/ hylätty)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, tehtävät, ohjattu harjoittelu (laboraatiot), itsenäinen opiskelu

Learning materials

Moodlessa oleva materiaali
Terho Heikkinen (toim.), Asko Järvinen (toim.), Seppo Meri (toim.), Olli Vapalahti (toim.), Jaana Vuopio (toim.). Kustannus Oy Duodecim 2020. Mikrobiologia : mikrobiologia, immunologia ja infektiosairaudet, kirja 1. Mykobakteerit, Sienet ja niiden aiheuttamat taudit, Parasiitit ja niiden aiheuttamat taudit.
Soveltuvin osin:
- Hedman, K., Heikkinen. T., Huovinen. P. ym (toim). 2011. Infektiosairaudet. Kustannus oy Duodecim. Parasitologiset tutkimukset s. 65-75, Sienilääkkeet s. 205-213, Parasiittilääkkeet s. 218-227.

Student workload

3 op = 3x 27 t

Content scheduling

Ks toteutussuunnitelma Moodlessa

Completion alternatives

Osaamisen näyttö (AHOT)

Practical training and working life cooperation

Harjoittelua opetuslaboratoriossa

Further information

The course includes clinical training in the university of applied sciences' teaching laboratory.