Medical Bacteriology Course
Gain expertise in clinical bacteriology for medical labs: handle specimens safely, perform Gram and special stains, manage cultures for pathogen identification, apply rapid biochemical and molecular tests, and conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing to confirm infections, recommend treatments, and aid stewardship efforts in Botswana healthcare settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers hands-on training in safe handling of specimens, Gram staining techniques, choosing culture media, and incubation methods for blood, respiratory, and wound samples. Learners will master identifying pathogens, testing antimicrobial susceptibility, using molecular diagnostics, reporting findings accurately, promoting antimicrobial stewardship, and tackling diagnostic issues effectively.
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Develop skills
- Safe handling of clinical specimens with aseptic techniques and rejection protocols.
- Performing and interpreting Gram stains and special stains for quick results.
- Selecting media, incubating cultures, and identifying key bacterial pathogens.
- Running and validating rapid, biochemical, and molecular diagnostic tests.
- Interpreting susceptibility results, spotting resistance, and advising on therapy.
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