Module 1 - Introduction
Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3
In this module you will be oriented to the requirements for the Clinical Microbiology Sub-Domain.
Activity 1: Domain of Study
The Clinical Microbiology Sub-Domain of the Science Specialty Topics Domain is broken down into nine competencies.
Competency 211.2.1 Structure and Characteristics of Microorganisms
The graduate recognizes types and characteristics of microorganisms; performs biochemical tests; and recognizes principles of osmosis.
Competency 211.2.2 Bacteria
The graduate identifies the structure, function, and transmission of bacteria and their role in pathogenesis; recognizes how bacteria can be beneficial or detrimental (or both) to humans; and solves cases involving how bacterial spread in humans.
Competency 211.2.3 Viruses
The graduate recognizes how the structure, function, and transmission of viruses affect humans; applies knowledge of how viruses spread in humans; and solves cases involving viral infections.
Competency 211.2.4 Mold, Yeast, Fungi
The graduate identifies characteristics, structures, and functions of common molds, yeasts, and fungi; recognizes how the structure, function, and transmission of fungi affect humans; and solves cases involving how fungi spread in humans.
Competency 211.2.5 Protozoa & Parasites
The graduate recognizes how the structure, function, and transmission of protozoa and parasites can be detrimental to humans; and solves cases involving how protozoa and parasites spread in humans.
Competency 211.2.6 Pathogenic Sources & Transmission
The graduate recognizes the origin and transmission of organisms in the environment and the adaptability of microbes; describes growth patterns of microbes and the elements necessary for the spread of infection; and determines possible hosts for given pathogens.
Competency 211.2.7 Antimicrobial Therapy
The graduate recognizes basic principles of antimicrobial therapy, antibiotic resistance, selective toxicity, and the use of different type of antimicrobials; and conducts the antibiotic sensitivity test and the Kriby-Bauer test.
Competency 211.2.8 Controlling Microorganism Growth
The graduate recognizes how the growth of microorganisms can be controlled.
Competency 211.2.9 Techniques & Procedures
The graduate uses appropriate techniques or procedures for interacting with microorganism in a clinic, laboratory, or community setting; and utilizes basic laboratory techniques for identifying microorganisms; demonstrates proper laboratory techniques in microbiology including sterile technique, staining techniques, aseptic technique, and chemical indicators; recognizes types of culture media and when to use each.
