Microbiology

Course Description:

This course teaches the student proper handling and performance of microbiology and urinalysis testing.

Certificate:

Completion of this course certifies proficient microbiology and urinalysis skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

Competencies (skills you will learn):

Properly collect microbiological specimens including throat and wound cultures
Properly plate specimens
Properly perform a bacterial smear
Properly perform a Gram stain
Properly Instruct a patient for the collection of a clean-catch urine
Properly Instruct a patient for the collection of a for a 24-hour urine
Properly apply a pediatric urine collector
Properly perform a urine dipstick and understand the test implications
Properly perform a microscopic urine
Properly Instruct a patient for the collection of a sputum specimen
Properly Instruct a patient for the collection of a stool specimen

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 20 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

TATC Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years old, and a matriculated student in the Medical Office Laboratory Technician, or Clinical Medical Assisting program.

Textbooks & Materials:

Please check the Bookstore for required books, and current textbook prices.

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.