CLS 262 - Applied Clinical Microbiology for Dental Professionals

1. Describe a variety of pertinent clinical bacterial isolates.
2. Identify and/or perform proper collection procedures and transport requirements for clinical specimens.
3. Perform appropriate quality control procedures utilized in the microbiological laboratory.
4. Report laboratory data in clear, concise and accurate terms following procedural protocol.
5. Demonstrate basic competence in the preparation, application, interpretation and reporting of basic staining techniques such as the Gram stain.
6. Demonstrate basic competence in the inoculation, cultivation, isolation, identification and reporting of clinical bacterial isolates.
7. Correlate knowledge of isolated bacteria with specimen normal flora and disease potential.
8. Perform and read antimicrobial susceptibility testing on appropriate clinical isolates.
9. Use written and spoken English to communicate effectively.
10. Project an image of professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
11. Describe safety procedures and practices along with the role of Universal Precautions/Standard Precautions when handling microbiological samples and material.