Using brief case presentations, traditional and state of the art methods for identifying a host of dangerous bacteria will be discussed. Organisms will range from the common to the bizarre and the methods discussed will be from traditional starting in 1865 to the new molecular methods.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe traditional microbiology methods.
• Discuss modern molecular methods.
• Recognize deadly bacteria from our area and around the world.

Author(s):

• Joel Mortensen PhD, MLT(AMT), SM(ASCP), CLC(AMT)

Relevant Certifications:

• Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
• Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

Launch Date: 2022

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase