Systematic Bacteriology Course
Gain expertise in clinical bacterial identification from initial smear to species level. The Systematic Bacteriology Course equips you with robust laboratory skills in staining procedures, culture processing, biochemical testing, MALDI-TOF analysis, and 16S sequencing, enabling accurate pathogen reporting and justification of results in real-world settings. This comprehensive training ensures you handle bacterial diagnostics with precision and reliability.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Systematic Bacteriology Course offers hands-on, step-by-step guidance to classify and identify bacteria confidently. You will master microscopy and staining techniques, primary screening tests, biochemical panels, and selective media, while incorporating molecular methods such as 16S rRNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF. Develop efficient decision trees, apply up-to-date taxonomy, utilise essential reference materials, and create precise, evidence-based identification reports tailored for laboratory practice.
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Develop skills
- Master clinical culture workflows including biosafety protocols, plating techniques, and rapid triage of mixed cultures.
- Perform and interpret Gram stains along with specialised staining methods confidently.
- Conduct and analyse biochemical identification panels for major clinical bacterial pathogens.
- Build efficient decision-tree algorithms for swift and logical bacterial identification.
- Utilise molecular tools like 16S sequencing and MALDI-TOF for confirming challenging isolates.
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