Systematic Bacteriology Course
This Systematic Bacteriology Course equips you with essential laboratory skills for accurate bacterial identification, covering microscopy, staining techniques, culture processing, biochemical tests, and advanced molecular tools such as 16S sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. You will learn to build efficient diagnostic decision trees, apply modern taxonomy, reference key resources, and generate reliable identification reports suitable for clinical laboratory settings, ensuring confidence in pathogen reporting and defensible results.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on training in classifying and identifying bacteria through microscopy, staining, screening tests, biochemical panels, selective media, and molecular techniques like 16S rRNA and MALDI-TOF. Master decision-making trees, current taxonomy, reference resources, and report writing for effective lab workflows.
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Develop skills
- Master clinical culture workflows including biosafety, plating, and handling mixed cultures efficiently.
- Perform and interpret Gram stains and special stains accurately under microscopy.
- Conduct and analyse biochemical identification panels for common clinical bacteria.
- Develop logical decision-tree algorithms for quick and precise bacterial identification.
- Utilise molecular methods like 16S rRNA and MALDI-TOF for confirming challenging isolates.
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