Systematic Bacteriology Course
Gain expertise in clinical bacterial identification from initial smears to precise species-level reporting. The Systematic Bacteriology Course equips you with solid laboratory abilities 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. It ensures you handle diverse bacterial isolates with speed and precision throughout the diagnostic process.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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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 like 16S rRNA and MALDI-TOF. Develop efficient decision trees, apply up-to-date taxonomy, utilise essential reference materials, and create clear, reliable identification reports suited for everyday laboratory operations.
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Develop skills
- Master clinical culture workflows, including biosafety protocols, plating techniques, and quick triage of mixed cultures.
- Perform and interpret Gram stains and special staining methods with full confidence.
- Conduct and analyse biochemical identification panels for major clinical bacteria.
- Build fast, logical decision-tree algorithms for effective bacterial identification.
- Utilise molecular tools like 16S sequencing and MALDI-TOF to confirm challenging isolates.
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