Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to collect representative bacteriological samples safely and reliably and to supervise other people in collecting the samples
- knows the preanalytical requirements and clinical relevance of bacteriological samples
- is able to consider and ensure the validity of bacteriological samples
- is familiar with the devices, equipment, and analytical methods used in bacteriology
- is able to perform reliable basic bacteriology analyses and understands the fundamentals of their operation
- can maintain and promote safe working methods in bacteriology
- knows microbes, infectious diseases and their prevention and treatment and is able to integrate this knowledge in evaluating and reporting results
- knows the most common antimicrobics, and their influence and resistance mechanisms
- is familiar with the reporting and registration practice of infectious diseases
- implements and promotes quality assurance in clinical microbiology
- is interested in developing his/her competence

Content (course unit)

Analytical process in bacteriological laboratory, devices, equipment, and analytical methods
Collection and preanalytics of bacteriological samples
Identification methods of bacteria and their selection
Safety and quality assurance in bacteriology
Reporting and registration of infectious diseases
Clinical relevance of bacteriological findings
Antimicrobics, their influence and resistance mechanisms

Prerequisites (course unit)

The student must have passed Introduction to Clinical Microbiology 7B00EG26 before the course.

Further information (course unit)

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

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

The student
- can identify preanalytical requirements for clinical microbiology samples and knows the most common sample collections, equipment and basic tests
- can collect basic samples of clinical bacteriology safely, following instructions
- is able to conduct basic clinical bacteriology analysis in accordance with the instructions
- is able to identify the most common bacteria macroscopically and to select further tests if necessary
- is able to define the principles of bacteriological diagnostic methods and the criteria for method selection as well as the clinical significance of the studies
- is able to define some principles of quality control of methods and to identify occupational safety factors
- prepares for practice lessons / assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own performance and participates in teamwork
- participates in the tasks assigned to the group and identifies important practices in their field
- receives feedback

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

The student
- can explain the preanalytical requirements for clinical microbiology samples, the most common sample collections, equipment and basic tests
- can collect basic samples of clinical bacteriology reliably and safely and can guide others in sample collection
- conducts the basic clinical microbiology studies safely and applies the acquired knowledge in performing the tests
- is able to identify bacteria macroscopically, select the necessary sequencing studies and justify their choice
- is familiar with the principles of bacteriological diagnostic methods, the criteria for method selection and the clinical significance of the studies
- can outline the quality management of the methods
- works carefully and reliably
- can apply and evaluate what they have learned and evaluate their performance
- takes responsibility and commits not only to his/her own activities but also to the group's activities
- gives and receives feedback and follows important industry practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to understand and explain the preanalytical requirements for clinical microbiology samples, the most common sample collections, equipment and basic tests
- is able to collect samples of clinical bacteriology reliably and safely, can guide others in sample collection and can justify their choices
- conducts the basic clinical microbiology studies safely and reliably and applies the acquired knowledge in performing the tests
- is able to identify clinically significant bacteria macroscopically, select the necessary sequencing studies and evaluate various alternatives
- understands the principles of bacteriological diagnostic methods and criteria for method selection, as well as the clinical significance of the studies
- is able to evaluate and implement quality management of methods
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- is able to explore different working methods and alternative solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile manner
- works responsibly, constructively and with commitment as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Assessment scale

0-5