CLS 261 - Clinical Microbiology for Dental Professionals

1. State the growth requirements, gram stain reactions, colony morphology, important physiologic characteristics, and laboratory diagnosis of specific bacteria commonly isolated from applicable clinical specimens.
2. Discuss the mode of transmission and pathogenesis of bacteria isolated from applicable clinical specimens.
3. Describe collection and processing methods for the major types of clinical specimens encountered in the microbiology lab.
4. Explain procedures utilized in the clinical lab in the diagnosis of infection, including antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
5. Describe laboratory safety procedures as they pertain to the microbiology laboratory. Discuss the practice of Universal Precautions.
6. Describe the role of normal flora microorganisms, both aerobic and anaerobic, common to various body sites in a healthy individual when opportunistic infections occur.
7. Associate the emergence of pathogenic roles for previously non-pathogenic microorganisms and their implications for health care workers.
8. Interact effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
9. Project an image of professionalism in appearance and demeanor.