Department of Clinical Pathology
Course specifications
Degree: Doctorate (MD) in clinical pathology
Course title: clinical microbiology(CPMD 03)
Programme (s) on which the course is given: MD degree in clinical pathology
Major or minor element of Programme: major
Department offering the course: clinical pathology Department
Academic year\ level: Second/Third academic year
Date of specification approval:27/3/2012
Course director : Prof. / Mervat M.Azzab
Course Coordinator: Prof Dr/ Lamiaa Abd El Wahab
Course Assistant Coordinator:Assist. Prof. Dr. Hanan eesa
Dr. Rania Ghonaim
I- Basic information:
Title: Clinical Microbiology
Code: CPMD 03
Course duration: 47 weeks
Total teaching hours: 115 hrs
Lectures: 75 hrs practical sessions: 40 hrs
Allocated marks:50 % of total degree marks (300/600 marks).
Teaching staff:
Prof. Dr. Mervat Bahgat
Prof. Dr. Manal Ameen
Prof. Dr. Nagwa Shawky
Assist. Prof. Dr. Hanan Essa
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ghada Amr
I. AIMS OF THE COURSE:
The aim of this course is to build the competencies of the candidate to point out applied and recent microbiologicallaboratory investigations and their significance, interpret laboratory results scientifically , and the candidate will have a wide vision about molecular biology and its important role. They should also be able to conduct cost- effective test and be aware of microbiological laboratory safety measures, and be able to apply the rules of hospital acquired infections .II. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A-Knowledge and Understanding:
By the end of this course, postgraduate students should be able to:
KU.1 Discuss the infectious diseases and control of communicable diseases caused bymicroorganisms.
KU.2 State and explain the principles of immunity and immunological phenomenonof infectiousand non-infectious diseases.
KU.3 Outline “laboratory medicine” in diagnosis of infectious diseasesin hospitals and community in the field of microbiology.
KU.4 Recognize theorganismsand be ableto correlate all data to patient’s benefit.
KU.5List the laboratory tests needed for diagnosis of each case, and developinglaboratory tests.
KU.6 Name andorganize the prevention and control of communicable diseases in the
community.
KU.7 Outline the principles of prevention and control of health careassociated infections and national antibiotic policy.
KU.8 State the recent advances in the field of medical microbiology.
KU.9 Define and have advanced knowledge about bacterial genetics and its implications with humangenetics.
KU.10Discuss fundamental or applied research in the branches of medicine involvingmicrobiological work.
KU.11Outline teaching assignments in the subject of medical microbiology.
KU.12Define the recent advance in data collection and analysis in the field of microbiology andimmunology.
KU.13Outline measures of infection control.
B-Intellectual Skills:
By the end of this course, the candidate shall be able to:
IS.1 Conclude the laboratory investigations for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
IS.2 Evaluate laboratory procedures to arrive at the etiological diagnosis of
infectious diseases includingthe drug sensitivity profile.
IS.3 Evaluate the patients' medical problems and formulate accurate hypotheses to serve as the basis for making diagnostic decisions.
IS.4 Analyze given data, cross reference with other relevant data, extrapolate logical findings anduse it in problem solving.
IS.5Analyze laboratory data by using problems solving skills to identify the problem, approaches and solving methods
Concludedifferent pathogens affecting the same organ. IS.6
IS.7 Differentiate between pathogens present in the same sample.
IS.8 Interpret routinetechniques available in the microbiological department lab.
IS.9 Analyze routine and sophisticated instruments in the laboratory.
IS.10 Interpret and perform immunological and serological tests.
IS.11 Interpret results of different techniques accurately.
IS. 12 Evaluate cases and make diagnosis.
IS.13 Interpret self learning skills in solving problems.
IS.14 Evaluate analytical skills in anticipating risks.
IS.15 Categorize a scientific policy which is flexible and evolving to accommodate rapid advancesin the field of microbiology & immunology.
IS.16 Develop microteaching skills and Pedagogy.
IS.17 Analyze the chosen research methodology
C-Professional and Practical Skills:
By the end of this course, candidate will be able to:
PS.1 Perform the important roles played by other colleagues.
PS.2 Demonstrate patients, health problems and motivate them to adopt
health promoting behaviors.
PS.3 Demonstrate the medical situations that are immediately life threatening and saving.
PS.4 Perform different microbiological techniques.
PS.5Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of basic diagnostic laboratory techniques.
PS.6 Recognize each microbe by name to facilitate treatment, while being fully aware of therecent updates to local antibiograms.
PS.7 Demonstrate problems encountered in basic diagnostic techniques.
PS.8 Perform modern technological methods for laboratory work, and constantly updating andrevising new methods.
PS.9 Record and Plan the development of professional practice and development of others.
PS.10 Design new methods and tools for professional practice.
PS.11 Record and interpret different microbiological results.
PS.12 Record statistics in data interpretation.
D-General and Transferable Skills:
By the end of this course, postgraduate students should be able to :
GS.1 use numerical data including simple statistical methods.
GS.2 Solve problems related to patient dealing with changes in environment.
GS.3 Search effectively general available Medline data bases in order to find
relevant research articles related to particular disease, patients conditions.
GS.4 Communicate and utilize information and communication technology effectively in the field of laboratory practice.
GS.5 Work in groups, as a leader or as a colleague.
GS.6 Manage time Efficiently
GS.7 Work within limits of knowledge and experience.
Rev.(1) ED F03 14\10\2009