microbiology 11

SUBDOMAIN 211.2 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

Competency 211.2.9: Techniques and Procedures - The graduate uses appropriate techniques or procedures for interacting with microorganisms in a clinic, laboratory, or community setting; utilizes basic laboratory techniques for identifying microorganisms; demonstrates proper laboratory techniques in microbiology, including sterile technique, staining techniques, aseptic technique, and chemical indicators; and recognizes types of culture media and when to use each.

Objectives:

211.2.9-02: Demonstrate proper aseptic technique when performing specified tasks in the laboratory.

211.2.9-05: Prepare a microscope slide for identification of a given microorganism.

211.2.9-08: Use a microscope to observe bacteria or blood samples in a laboratory setting.

211.2.9-09: Employ a specified bleach sterilizing technique in a laboratory setting.

211.2.9-10: Employ a specified preparation technique to observe a given bacterial morphology.

211.2.9-11: Employ a given direct or indirect staining technique in a laboratory setting.

See Task 211.2.9-02,05,08-11 attached below for instructions.