CATALOGUE #MLT 293
CIP #51.1004
DATE: June 1, 2007
Moberly Area Community College
COMMON SYLLABUS
Current Term
MLT 293 Clinical Microbiology Practicum
Office number: 213 Advanced Technology Center
Office Hours: Judith Donovan Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact information: 573-582-0817 Judith Donovan
Classroom number: Students will be training at affiliate laboratories
Class days and time: Monday – Friday three-block; hours to be established by affiliate
laboratory
Catalogue description: MLT 293 0 – 8 - 2
In this course the student will spend 42.5 hours. Per week for 3 weeks (15 8.5 days) in
the Clinical Microbiology department of a clinical affiliate. The time will include both
the observation and performance of tests under the supervision of an assigned preceptor.
The departments offer practice in routine microbiology, but the student may also perform
testing for serology if they are practiced in that department. Prerequisite: BIO 206, MLT
280, MLT 210
Text: Mahon, C.R., Manuselis, G., Lehman, D.C. (2007). Textbook of Diagnostic
Microbiology. (3rd ed.) Philadelphia, PA.: Saunders.
Purpose of the course: In this course students have the opportunity improve skills
learned in Clinical Microbiology MLT 280 and become more comfortable working in the
microbiology laboratory. Any procedures that they only were able to observe in MLT
280 may be experienced. In addition, in this course students have the leisure to focus on
the theory to which they were previously exposed, to correlate it with practical
experience, and in this way become better prepared for the registry examination.
Psychomotor Course Objectives
After completion of the course with instruction and practice at the affiliate site, students
are responsible for knowing how to do the following to minimal competency standards:
1. Describe correct specimen collection, processing and handling for bacteria, fungi,
mycobacteria, and parasites.
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2. Select the proper culture media and growth conditions for the type of culture
requested.
3. Evaluate specimen quality and initiate corrective action to solve problems with it.
4. Follow laboratory policies for record keeping and reporting.
5. Follow written procedures.
6. Safely handle and dispose of infectious materials, chemicals, and reagents.
7. Participate in quality control and maintenance practices, evaluate performance,
initiate action if quality control fails.
8. Operate general automated microbiological instrumentation under supervision.
9. Perform the gram stain procedure properly and evaluate complicated and
uncomplicated smears correctly.
10. Obtain isolated colonies after streaking clinical specimens onto culture media and
picking colonies from mixed cultures.
11. Identify selected organisms correctly.
12. Distinguish normal flora or contaminants from pathogens from properly incubated
cultures.
13. Correctly perform and interpret Kirby-Bauer susceptibility testing.
14. Correctly perform and interpret beta-lactamase testing.
15. Correctly perform immunological testing such as agglutination, ELISA or EIA.
16. Perform KOH, lactophenol cotton blue and India Ink stains for yeast and fungi.
17. Identify selected yeast and fungi correctly.
18. Correctly perform formalin/ethyl acetate concentration for parasite wet preps and
trichrome stains for permanent mounts.
19. Identify selected prevalent area parasites.
Affective Course Objectives
At the end of the course the student will be able to display for following behaviors and
attitudes:
1. Perform microbiological procedures with good technique, operate equipment
reliably, and generate quality results.
2. Demonstrate responsibility toward patients and colleagues.
3. Maintain confidentiality.
4. Accept instruction and constructive criticism.
5. Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
6. Exhibit the ability to work independently.
7. Demonstrate attention to detail and quality.
8. Effectively communicate with patients and coworkers.
Course Content: This is a practicum course that is intended to be an opportunity to
review, hone skills, and perform tests that they were unable to experience in MLT 280.
Students will use the course outline, lecture notes, textbook, checklist, and topic list from
Clinical Hematology 280.
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Assessment of Student Learning:
The student must achieve 78% or greater from performance on the skills checklist, any
practical assessments or clinical activities, and the professional behaviors evaluation.
Failure to achieve this minimum score will result in dismissal from the program
The following grading scale applies to all programs within the Allied Health Division:
100 – 92% = A
83 – 91% = B
78 – 82% = C
66 – 77% = D
65% and below = F
Grading/Student Course Assessment
1. Skills Checklist: Passing is 78% of the total points available
2. Laboratory assessments, write-ups, and/or activities: Passing is 78%
of the total points available.
3. Professional Behaviors Evaluation: 78% of the total points used
Final clinical grade is the average of the Skills Checklist, laboratory
assessments and activities, and the Professional Behaviors Evaluation.
Statement to Connect Course with General Education Outcomes or Technical
Program Outcome Statement: In compliance with MACC’S General Education
outcomes, the student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
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Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
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Demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles and computational skills
and how to use them to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Program Outcomes and Assessments:
The Allied Health Department continually strives to meet the needs of the Medical
Laboratory Technician student through program improvements. This is a cooperative
effort that includes input from the faculty, student, Medical Laboratory Technician
Advisory Board, and other appropriate agencies or entities. Students are assessed on
mastery of the course concepts and essential skills throughout the courses of the Medical
Laboratory Technician Program.
Other program assessments include clinical
performance criteria, essential skills mastery, the clinical process evaluation, ASCP
examination scores, placement rates, and follow-up surveys.
Instructor Policies/Expectations:
Instructors of this program expect the following from students:
1. Come to clinicals prepared to discuss or apply important concepts by having read
the assigned material or reviewed materials for instrument operation.
2. Perform in clinicals by listening, taking notes if necessary, and taking initiative in
learning skills.
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3. Consult with faculty for clarification of difficult material or additional resources
to consult.
4. Respect the learning environment by averting distractions and disturbances such
as ringing cell phones and extraneous conversation in class.
5. Treat instructors and fellow students with consideration, concern, and fairness.
Academic Dishonesty: MACC board policy is as follows: “Academic dishonesty by
students damages institutional credibility and unfairly jeopardizes honest students;
therefore, it will not be tolerated in any form.” Forms of academic dishonesty include but
are not limited to the following: violations of copyright law, plagiarism, fabrication,
cheating, collusion, and other academic misconduct. Incidents of dishonesty regarding
assignments, examinations, classroom/laboratory activities, and/or the submission of
misleading or false information to the College will be treated seriously. The procedure
for handling academic dishonesty is outlined in the Student Handbook (Policy Handbook
M.010). In cases of alleged academic dishonesty, the burden of proof is on the student,
not on the instructor.
Academic Dishonesty: MACC board policy is as follows: “Academic dishonesty by
students damages institutional credibility and unfairly jeopardizes honest students;
therefore, it will not be tolerated in any form.” Forms of academic dishonesty include but
are not limited to the following: violations of copyright law, plagiarism, fabrication,
cheating, collusion, and other academic misconduct. Incidents of dishonesty regarding
assignments, examinations, classroom/laboratory activities, and/or the submission of
misleading or false information to the College will be treated seriously. The procedure
for handling academic dishonesty is outlined in the Student Handbook (Policy Handbook
M.010). In cases of alleged academic dishonesty, the burden of proof is on the student,
not on the instructor.
Attendance:
Students are expected to prepare for and attend all clinical practice days. Regular
attendance improves probability for acquisition of skills and success in the program.
Habitual tardiness and frequent absences are disruptive. Instructors carefully plan
learning experiences, so it is important as a matter of courtesy and fairness to the affiliate
that individuals be present. Students absent for reasons beyond their control, such as
verified personal illness or family illness and/or death, can make up class work. If a
student misses so many clinic days due to extenuating circumstances that the instructor
feels the student cannot catch up, the MLT Program Coordinator will send a written
report to the Director of Allied Health.
When a student misses twenty percent (20%) of clinical practicum and the instructors
believe that students cannot complete the work within the scheduled time, a clinical grade
of “Incomplete” will be issued until the clinical objectives/experiences have been
successfully met. The student will complete the clinical practicum at his or her own
expense. A letter to the Director of Allied Health will outline the extent of clinical
absences and the schedule for clinical completion as agreed upon by both student and
instructor. Upon approval by the Director of Allied Health, the student and instructor
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will implement the make-up clinical plan and provide documentation of completion to the
Director.
Tardiness, make-up, and late work: Tardiness to class and clinicals is disruptive and
inconsiderate of others. Being on time is mandatory.
Make-up and late work: See the MLT Student Handbook for guidelines. Remember that
communication, accountability and responsibility are very important professional
behaviors.
Refer to the MLT handbook for the following policies:
Drop policy
Drug/alcohol policy
Grade appeal procedure
Student code of conduct
Student due process and grievance procedure
Student rights and privacy act
Use of computing resources
ADA Statement
Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with
Disabilities Act may register for assistance through the Office of Access
and ADA Services. Students are invited to contact the Access Office to
confidentially discuss disability information, academic accommodations,
appropriate documentation and procedures. For more information, please
call either the Moberly office at (660) 263-4100 x 11240 or the Columbia
office at (573) 234-1067 x 12120, or visit our web page at
http://www.macc.edu/index.php/services/access-office.
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