Systematic Bacteriology Course
This Systematic Bacteriology Course equips you with essential skills for accurate bacterial identification in clinical labs. From microscopy and staining to biochemical tests, selective media, and advanced molecular methods like 16S sequencing and MALDI-TOF, you will learn to build decision trees, apply modern taxonomy, and produce reliable reports for real-world laboratory settings, ensuring confident and defensible pathogen identification.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain practical training in classifying and identifying bacteria through microscopy, staining techniques, primary screening, biochemical tests, and selective media. Integrate molecular methods such as 16S rRNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Develop skills to create efficient decision trees, utilise current taxonomy, reference key resources, and generate clear identification reports suitable for laboratory workflows.
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Develop skills
- Master clinical culture workflows including biosafety, plating, and mixed-culture triage.
- Perform and interpret Gram stains and special stains confidently.
- Run and interpret biochemical ID panels for key clinical bacteria.
- Design rapid decision-tree algorithms for bacterial identification.
- Apply molecular tools like 16S rRNA and MALDI-TOF for confirming difficult isolates.
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