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College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SURG 131 - Microbiology

Credits 3
In this course the learner will correlate the impact of microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting in regards to decontamination, sterilization and disinfection. The learner will identify the name and function of various parts of the compound microscope. The learner will also compare and contrast the structure and characteristics of different microorganisms. The student will analyze the various immune responses that occur in the body as defenses and relate the infectious process to surgical practice.

Course Outcomes
  1. Correlate the impact of microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting.
  2. Identify the name and function of various parts of the compound microscope.
  3. Compare and contrast the structure and characteristics of different microorganisms.
  4. Analyze the various immune responses that occur in the body as defenses against invasion by pathogens.
  5. Relate the infectious process to surgical practice.