Mycology Basics for Laboratory Professionals
Competency in laboratory mycology begins with proper specimen collection followed by skilled processing of samples and accurate culture identification. Safely and rapidly identifying pathogenic fungi is key for administering the correct treatment for patients with fungal infections. This course will provide an overview of mycology utilizing images to show learners the different hyphae, reproduction, and morphology of various fungi. It will also review safety precautions to prevent occupational hazards within the mycology lab. The goal of this course is to educate clinical lab professionals in the acute care setting on the basics of mycology.
Competency in laboratory mycology begins with proper specimen collection followed by skilled processing of samples and accurate culture identification. Safely and rapidly identifying pathogenic fungi is key for administering the correct treatment for patients with fungal infections. This course will provide an overview of mycology utilizing images to show learners the different hyphae, reproduction, and morphology of various fungi. It will also review safety precautions to prevent occupational hazards within the mycology lab. The goal of this course is to educate clinical lab professionals in the acute care setting on the basics of mycology.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners- Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Recall basic mycology terminology, fungi behaviors, and the types of mycoses.
Recognize the reproduction and colony morphology of fungi to aid in their identification.
Indicate safety precautions that should be used in the mycology laboratory.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Mycology Basics in the Clinical Laboratory
Medical Mycology
Fungal Behaviors
Knowledge Check
Types of Mycoses
Terminology
Review
Section 3: Reproduction and Morphology
Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Knowledge Check
Colony Morphology
Review
Section 4: Safety in the Mycology Lab
The Importance of Safety
PPE
The Environment
Disinfection, Sanitizing, and Sterilizing Equipment
Knowledge Check
Biohazards
Other Precautions
Review
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Analyzing a Sample
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center in 2007, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings. Her areas of nutrition specialty include oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine. Meredith has been a guest speaker for numerous cancer survivorship groups and presented telemedicine lectures for North Carolina community colleges. She founded and ran an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment at The University of North Carolina. She is currently a SME writer for Relias.Subject Matter Expert: Leonard Levin, MS, MBA, RM(NRCM), M(ASCP)
Mr. Levin obtained his BS degree in Biochemistry from Albright College, MS degree in Microbiology & Immunology from Temple University, and MBA in Finance from LaSalle University. He worked in nine hospital clinical laboratories for 38 years, including seven years as a microbiology supervisor and 28 years as a laboratory administrative director. Additionally, he worked as an assistant editor for a biology reference publication and editor-in-chief of an AIDS newsletter. He is currently a freelance scientific writer and laboratory management consultant.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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