Bacteriology (3 cr)

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.

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)

-

Location and time

3. periodi, TAMK pääkampus

Exam schedules

Opintojakson koe Examissa 17.2.-21.2.
1. uusinta ja korotusmahdollisuus Examissa 17.3.-21.3.
2. uusinta Examissa 7.4.-11.4.

Assessment methods and criteria

- Opiskelija osallistuu opetukseen, johdantoluento ja ohjattu harjoittelu opetuslaboratorioissa pakollisia.

Luentotehtävät:
- 1/3 arvosanasta
- Luentotehtävät tehdään itsenäisesti
- Luentotehtävät aukeavat Moodleen kunkin luennon jälkeen (Luentotehtävä 1: Veriviljely, Luentotehtävä 2: Nieluviljely, Luentotehtävä 3: Virtsaviljely, Luentotehtävä 4: MRSA-viljely, Luentotehtävä 5: Ulostebakteerien tutkiminen) ja ne on palautettava Moodleen 17.2. mennessä
- Luentotehtävät eivät ole pakollisia, mutta tekemättä jättäminen laskee opintojakson arvosanaa
• Luentotehtävistä tehty huolellisesti 0 % --> 0
• Luentotehtävistä tehty huolellisesti 20 % --> 1
• Luentotehtävistä tehty huolellisesti 40 % --> 2
• Luentotehtävistä tehty huolellisesti 60 % --> 3
• Luentotehtävistä tehty huolellisesti 80 % --> 4
• Luentotehtävistä tehty huolellisesti 100 % --> 5

Koe:
- 2/3 arvosanasta, kokeen tekeminen on pakollista kaikille, arvioidaan numeerisesti 0-5.
- Läpipääsyyn vaaditaan 50 % pisteistä.
- Aineistopohjainen, soveltava Exam-koe (luentodiat ovat kokeessa liitetiedostoina).
- Kokeessa tulee vastata kysymyksiin omin sanoin, ei suoraa kopiointia luentodioista.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Luennot sisältäen teoriaopetusta, keskusteluja, ryhmätehtäviä
- Itsenäisesti tehtävät kirjalliset luentotehtävät (5 kpl)
- Ohjattu harjoittelu opetuslaboratoriossa pienryhmissä
- Pakollinen läsnäolo: johdantoluento, ohjattu harjoittelu opetuslaboratoriossa

Learning materials

-Moodle- oppimisympäristön materiaalit
- Heikkinen, T., Järvinen, A.; Meri, S., Vapalahti, O. ja Vuopio, J. (toim) 2020. Mikrobiologia, Mikrobiologia, immunologia ja infektiosairaudet 1. Duodecim (oheismateriaali)
- Hedman, K., Heikkinen, T., Huovinen, P., Järvinen, A., Meri, S., Vaara, M. (toim) 2010. - Infektiosairaudet. Mikrobiologia, immunologia ja infektiosairaudet, kirja 3. Duodecim. Bookwell Oy. Porvoo. (oheismateriaali)
- EUCAST. 2017. EUCAST Guidelines for Detection of Resistance Mechanisms and
Spesific Resistances of Clinical and/or Epidemiological Importance. Versio 2.01. Julkaistu 11.7.2017 (oheismateriaali)

Student workload

Opintojakson laajuus 3 opintopistettä vastaa noin 81 tuntia opiskelijan työtä (1 op = 27 h):

Lähiopetus 12 h
Harjoitustunnit 20h/ryhmä
Koe 3h
Itsenäinen työskentely (sis. luentotehtävät, laboraatioihin valmistautuminen, kokeeseen valmistautuminen) 46 h

Laboraatiotuntien tavoitteiden saavuttaminen edellyttää edeltävien sisältöjen opiskelua, koska sisällöissä käsitellään laboraatiotunneilla harjoiteltavia asioita. Opiskelijan vastuulla on osata perusteet tulleessaan harjoitustunnille, samoin kuin mikrobiologisen työskentelyn turvallisuusasiat.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Opintojakso sisältää harjoittelua TAMKin opetuslaboratoriossa.

Further information

- Opintojaksolle osallistuminen edellyttää Kliinisen mikrobiologian perusteet 7B00EG26 opintojakson suoritusta.
- Opintojaksot Kliinisen mikrobiologian perusteet 7B00EG26 ja Bakteriologia 7B00EG27 tulee olla suoritettuna ennen kliinisen mikrobiologian harjoittelua 7B00EG41.
- Pakolliset mikrobiologian opinnot tulee olla suoritettu ennen mikrobiologian erikoisalakohtaisia ammattiopintoja.