LABMP 570 - Diagnostic and Public Health Microbiology Laboratories

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The course provides a realistic, practical discussion on the role of diagnostic and public health microbiology laboratories in North America. It is designed to enhance the student's ability to assimilate new and specialized knowledge in an evolving clinical microbiology discipline from a multisectoral OneWorld Health perspective. The course content will revolve around case presentations related to current clinical microbiology topics, including diagnostic bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, molecular diagnostic techniques, infection control and prevention strategies as well as new microbiology diagnostic technologies and emerging pathogens. Open to graduate students in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Other students and clinical residents may register with the consent of the department. Prerequisites: Credit can be obtained in only one of MLSCI 470 or LABMP 570.

MLSCI 470 - Diagnostic and Public Health Microbiology Laboratories

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The course provides a realistic, practical discussion on the role of diagnostic and public health microbiology laboratories in North America. It is designed to enhance the student's ability to assimilate new and specialized knowledge in an evolving clinical microbiology discipline from a multisectoral OneWorld Health perspective. The course content will revolve around case presentations related to current clinical microbiology topics, including diagnostic bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, molecular diagnostic techniques, infection control and prevention strategies as well as new microbiology diagnostic technologies and emerging pathogens. Consent of Division is required for non-Medical Laboratory Science students. Prerequisite: MLSCI 340 or consent of Division. Credit can be obtained in only one of MLSCI 470 or LABMP 570.

MLSCI 410 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Management

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the principles of management as they apply to clinical laboratories. Subject matter will include healthcare funding and allocation of funds, the management process in small and large clinical laboratories, performance appraisals, ethics and setting priorities for laboratory services. Prerequisite: consent of Division.