MLTS 2405 Diagnostic Microbiology
This course provides clinical rotation training in diagnostic microbiology, parasitology, and clinical urinalysis operations within a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) environment. It focuses on patient collection instruction, microscopic examination techniques (staining, wet preps, KOH), bacteriology culture and isolation, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, parasitology and fecal analysis, physical and chemical urinalysis (manual dipstick, confirmatory testing, automated analyzer operations), microscopic urine sediment identification, quality control, and strict adherence to biosafety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines in compliance with local Operating Instructions (OIs).