Microbiology Culture and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Program

$ 100

Course Description

This program provides a comprehensive, practical approach to clinical microbiology culture techniques and antimicrobial sensitivity testing. Participants develop hands-on competency in specimen processing, culture, identification, and sensitivity reporting for a range of clinically significant microorganisms.

Program Modules

• Overview of Clinical Microbiology: Specimen Types, Safety & Workflow
• Culture Media: Preparation, Selection & Quality Control
• Specimen Processing: Inoculation Techniques for Respiratory, Urine, Blood & Wound Specimens
• Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture Conditions, Incubation & Colony Inspection
• Bacterial Identification: Morphology, Biochemical Testing & MALDI-TOF
• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Disk Diffusion, MIC & Resistance Detection
• Reporting Microbiology Results: Clinical Relevance, Interpretation & Cascade Reporting
• Quality Management in Microbiology: IQC, EQA, Contamination Control & Biosafety

Who Should Attend

Medical laboratory scientists, microbiology technicians, infection control practitioners, clinicians in infectious disease settings, and laboratory trainees in clinical microbiology.

Course Details

• Duration: 5 Days
• Investment: $100 per participant