UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM
Course Title:
Clinical Microbiology I
Course Number:
CLS 418
Credit Hours:
4 semester hours
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in the Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Semesters offered:
Semester I
Instruction:
Instructional methods will include independent reading assignments,
lectures, small group discussions, case studies, worksheets, exercises, slides
(pictures and microscopic), archived presentation sessions, web-based and
computer-assisted learning programs and clinical experience.
Course Description: This course includes the introduction to the theory, practical application,
technical performance and evaluation of procedures for isolation,
identification and susceptibility testing of infectious disease organisms in
humans. This course focuses on bacteriology, and emphasizes the
correlation of clinical laboratory data with the patient’s diagnosis and
treatment.
Course Goals:
Upon successful completion of Clinical Microbiology I, the Clinical
Laboratory Science student will:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of standard laboratory procedures
performed in bacteriology.
2. Perform laboratory procedures with accuracy and efficiency to provide
quality patient care.
3. Assess the laboratory’s role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
states.
4. Assess the role of quality control in the clinical microbiology
laboratory.
5. Demonstrate proper procedure and technique when handling clinical
specimens.
6. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with the healthcare
team, peers, patients and the public.
7. Effectively utilize clinical information systems to process patient data.
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Course Syllabus
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Required Textbook: 1. Mahon, C.R., Lehman, D.C. & Manuselis, G., Textbook of Diagnostic
Microbiology, 3rd Ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2007.
Major References:
1. MTS Laboratory Training Library: Gram Stain, University of
Washington Department of Laboratory Medicine
http://www.medtraining.org/ltl
2. Winn, W. [et al], Koneman’s Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic
Microbiology, 6th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006
3. Department procedure manuals
Grading System:
The course will consist of quizzes, unit examinations, technical evaluations,
and lab practicals. The student’s final grade shall include an evaluation of
the theoretical aspects (60%) and the practical laboratory performance
(40%).
Evaluation of professional behaviors shall be structured so that the faculty
and the student can assess behavioral and professional traits. Results of this
evaluation are used in counseling for professional development.
Grading Scale:
A+
A
AB+
B
Grade
Requirements:
= 97.00-100.00
= 93.00-96.99
= 90.00-92.99
= 87.00-89.99
= 83.00-86.99
B= 80.00-82.99
C+
= 77.00-79.99
C
= 73.00-76.99
C= 70.00-72.99
Failing = Below 70
Satisfactory completion of the course requires each of the following:
1. An overall average of 70% or above on all student laboratory written
examinations. If the average is <70%, the student may be put on
academic probation and may be subject to dismissal. Make-up work will
be required prior to beginning clinical rotation assignments.*
2. An overall average of ≥70% on all student laboratory practical
examinations. If the average is <70%, the student may be put on
academic probation and may be subject to dismissal. Required make-up
work must be satisfactorily completed based upon UNMC or NMH
course guidelines.*
3. An overall average of ≥70% on all clinical rotation written examinations.
a. <70% earned on any single exam will require successful completion
(≥85%) of remedial work.
b. <75% earned on any two exams will require successful completion
(≥85%) of remedial work.
c. A student will be allowed to resubmit one remedial assignment per
course if the quality of work is not at ≥85%.
d. Successful completion of remedial work will not alter the original
earned exam score.
e. An overall average of <70% or any remedial work not satisfactorily
completed requires successful completion (≥70%) of a comprehensive
final exam.*
4. A ≥70% on all clinical rotation practical examinations. If a score is
<70%, make-up work will be required.*
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5. Achieving no less than the minimum performance level for each skill
listed on the Technical Evaluation.
6. Successful completion of all components as stated on the Professional
Behaviors Evaluation.
7. For students who are not showing satisfactory progress in the course,
additional assignments may be made at the discretion of the course
faculty and administration.
*Once the required work has been successfully completed, the student will
obtain an altered score or average of 70%. If the required work is not
successfully completed, the student may be put on academic probation and be
required to demonstrate acceptable progress to remain in the program.
Course Faculty:
Linsey Donner
Michele Jurgensmeier
Jeanne Filbey
Karen Honeycutt
Carol Brennan
Diane Siedlik
University
University
University
University
Methodist
Methodist
(402) 559-7810
(402) 552-2090
(402) 552-2090
(402) 559-9045
(402) 354-4757
(402) 354-4547
Units / Modules:
Units
Introduction to Microbiology
Activities include lecture,
case studies & laboratory
Bacteria
Activities include lecture,
case studies & laboratory
Modules
Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Introduction to Virology
Staphylococcus
Streptococcaceae
Gram Positive Bacilli
Aerobic Gram Negative Cocci
Enterobacteriaceae
Haemophilus
Glucose Non-fermenting Gram Negative Bacilli
Campylobacter
Oxidase Positive Fermenting Gram Negative Bacilli
Anaerobes
Note: Both of the above units are incorporated into the Bacterial Culture Unit.
Bacterial Culture
Respiratory Cultures
Fastidious Gram Negative Bacilli
Activities include
Urine Cultures
supplemental lectures and Yeast
clinical experience.
Stool Cultures
Sterile Body Fluid and Tissue Cultures
Wound Cultures
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Course Syllabus
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