Description
Content
Theme I. Introduction and Objectives. Basic general rules in sample collection (3.5 Hours)
Introduction
General ground rules
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic II. Interpretation and collection of blood culture samples (9.0 Hours)
Introduction
Blood culture techniques
Extraction/collection
Processing
Interpretation and reporting of results
Automated reading systems
Use of quantitative methods
Special micro-organisms
Quality control
Recommendations
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic III. Interpretation and collection of urine culture samples (3.5 Hours)
Introduction
Sample collection
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic IV. Interpretation and collection of samples in the Gastrointestinal Tract (6.9 Hours)
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Stool analysis: stool culture
High digestive samples
Biopsies and samples obtained by endoscopy
Other low digestive samples
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic V. Interpretation and collection of samples in Respiratory Tract (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
Upper respiratory tract
Lower respiratory tract
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic VI. Interpretation and Collection of Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples (5.6 Hours)
Introduction
Sample extraction
Aetiology of meningitis
Transport of the sample
Processing
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic VII. Interpretation and collection of samples in Organic Liquids (5.6 Hours)
Introduction
Pleural fluid
Peritoneal and peritoneal dialysis fluid
Joint fluid
Pericardial fluid
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic VIII. Interpretation and collection of specimens in Genital Tract (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
Samples from the female genital tract
Male genital tract
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic IX. Interpretation and collection of samples in Processing of other samples (8.3 Hours)
Introduction
Ocular exudates
Otic exudates
Skin and soft tissue exudates
Dental samples
Catheters and drains
Biopsies
Necropsies
Bone marrow aspirate
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic X. Interpretation and collection of samples in special microorganism research (5.6Hours)
Anaerobes
Mycobacteria
Mushrooms
Parasites
Virus
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XI. Genus Staphylococcus (6.3 Hours)
Introduction
Epidemiology
Ranking
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XII. Bacteria of the genera Streptococcus and Enterococcus (7.6 Hours)
Streptococcus
Group A Streptococcus infections
Group B streptococcal infections
Group F and G streptococcal infections
Streptococcus pneumoniae infections
Group viridans streptococcal infections
Anaerobic streptococcal infections
Enterococcus
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XIII. Bacteria of the genus Bacillus (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
Bacillus anthracis: anthrax
Bacillus cereus
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XIV. Other Gram Positive Bacilli (6.3 Hours)
Genus Corynebacterium
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Other corynebacteria
Listeria monocytogenes
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Gardnerella vaginalis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XV. Genus Neisseria (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
Neisseria meningitidis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XVI. Enterobacteriaceae (8.3 Hours)
Introduction
Escherichia coli infections
Klebsiella, Enterobacter and Serratia infections
Proteus, morganella and providence infections
Other enterobacteria
Salmonella infections
Shigella spp infections
Yersinia spp infections
Other Yersinia infections
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XVII. Bacteria of the Genus Vibrionaceae (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
Genus vibrio
Genus aeromonas and plesiomonas
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XVIII. Campylobacter and Helicobacter Genera (3.5 Hours)
Genus campylobacter
Helicobacter pylori
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XIX. Genus Pseudomona and related non-fermenting bacteria (5.6 Hours)
Introduction
Pseudomona aeruginosa
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Acinetobacter
Moraxella
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XX. Haemophilus, Actinobacillus and Pasteurella (4.2 Hours)
Haemophilus
Pasteurella
Actinobacillus
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXI. Bordetella, Francisella and Brucella (4.2 Hours)
Bordetella
Francisella
Brucella
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXII. Legionella and other gram-negative bacilli (6.3 Hours)
Legionella
Cardiobacterium
Eikenella and flavobacterium
Bartonella
Calymmatobacterium: Donovanosis or granuloma inguinale
Rat bite fever
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXIII. Anaerobic Gram-positive cocci and non-sporulating bacilli (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
Gram-positive anaerobic cocci
Gram-positive anaerobic non-sporulating bacilli
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXIV. Gram positive anaerobic sporulating bacilli: Clostridium SPP (4.9 Hours)
Gram-positive anaerobic sporulating bacilli: Clostridium spp.
Clostridium tetani
Clostridium botulinum
Other clostridium infections
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXV. Anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria (6.9 Hours)
General characteristics and epidemiology
Ranking
Virulence factors
Pathogenesis and determinants of pathogenicity
Clinic
Diagnosis
Treatment and prophylaxis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXVI. Nocardia and related Actinomycetes (5.6 Hours)
Introduction
Nocardia
Actinomadura
Streptomyces and nocardiopsis
Rhodococcus. Micropolyspores and thermoactinomycetes
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXVII. Other mycobacteria: Mycobacterium Leprae (3.5 Hours)
Introduction
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXVIII. Atypical Mycobacteria (3.5 Hours)
Mycobacterium leprae
Atypical mycobacteria
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXIX. Treponema (6.9 Hours)
Introduction
Aetiology
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinic
Laboratory diagnostics
Treatment of syphilis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXX. Leptospirosis and Borreliosis (3.5 Hours)
Leptospirosis
Borreliosis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXXI. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma (4.9 Hours)
Introduction
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Mycoplasma hominis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXXII. Ricketsiaceae (4.9 Hours)
Introduction
Spotted fevers
Typhoid fevers
Other Rickettsial diseases
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XXXIII. Chlamydiae (4.9 Hours)
Chlamydiae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia psittaci
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Annex I Topic XXXIII. Pathogens of interest in bioterrorism (6.9 Hours)
Introduction
Evidence to suspect infection from a biological agent due to bioterrorism
Smallpox
Anthrax
Questions frequently asked by health professionals about anthrax
Frequently asked questions to health professionals about their patients' concerns
of being affected by anthrax
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Annex II Topic XXXIII. Prevention and management of chemical poisoning in major incidents (5.6 Hours)
Epidemiological alert
Chemicals for major incidents
Biological Terrorism
Protection-related problems
Chemical agents
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Human Infection with avian influenza virus H5N1 (Avian Influenza) (9.0 Hours)
What is avian influenza?
Developments and current situation
Transmission mechanisms in humans
Clinical manifestations
Diagnosis
Prevention and treatment
Antiviral treatment
Advice to travellers
Measures to prevent H5N1 influenza virus infection in humans
Preparedness and response plans
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (4.2 Hours)
Introduction
General information for the population
Viruses in defiance
Atypical pneumonia and genetic engineering
Summary
Self-assessment
Additional information
Country | Chile |
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Duration | 200 hrs |
Certification | AST - ALCALA |
Ranking | Procedures |