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Title Code Level Credit rating Pre-requisites Type of module Aims Medical Microbiology A BYM23 7 30 CATS None Extensive over two semesters This module aims to develop the student’s ability to apply knowledge and understanding of selected disease states, therapies and control measures in microbiology and to undertake complex evaluative procedures in associated diagnostic laboratory tests and to operate as a reflective practitioner in a professional workplace setting. By the end of the module, using specified disease states and therapies as Learning outcomes/objectives examples, students will be able to: apply an understanding of the underlying pathology and principles and practice of current and emerging analytical techniques in order to i) evaluate samples for suitability for, and urgency of, analysis; ii) interpret results, identify problems in analysis and suggest corrective procedures; iii) identify where analytical results indicate further investigation and suggest appropriate procedures; iv) communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals (LO1) reflect upon their development as a practitioner undertaking complex analytical and evaluative procedures in a professional workplace setting (LO2) The disease states and therapies covered are a) parasitological infections; b) urinary tract infections; c) septicaemia; d) meningitis; e) sexually transmitted infections. Infection control will also be included. Pathology and identification of faecal, blood borne and urinary parasites. Content Pathology and principles of isolation and identification of microbial pathogens in various body sites including blood, urinary tract, central nervous system, genitourinary tract. Principles, practice and implications of infection control. Principles, practice and instrumentation for tests associated with these conditions and therapies, including pre-analytical variables, significance of abnormal results and QA procedures. Teaching and learning strategies Teaching and Learning will be via a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory workshops and student-centred learning. Recommended text books: Learning support Collier (editor) Topley and Wilson’s Principles of Microbiology and Microbial Infections Volumes (1-5) 1998 ( or most recent edition) London: Arnold ; Collins CH et al Collins and Lyne’s Microbiological Methods 8th edition 2004 (or most recent edition) London: Arnold; Murray PR et al Medical Microbiology 5th edition (or most recent edition) 2005 Philadelphia: Elsevier Mosby; Shanson DC Microbiology in Clinical Practice 3rd edition 1998 ( or most recent edition) Oxford: ButterworthHeinemann ; Snell JJS, Brown DFJ & Roberts C Quality Assurance – Principles and Practice in the Microbiology Laboratory 1999 London: PHLS Journals: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy ; British Journal of Biomedical Science ;British Medical Journal ;Clinical Microbiology Reviews ; Epidemiology and Infection ;Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy ; Journal of Clinical Microbiology; Journal of Infectious Diseases ; Journal of Clinical Pathology; Journal of Hospital Infection Journal of Medical Microbiology ; Lancet; Trends in Microbiology; Trends in Parasitology Assessment tasks Brief description of module content and/or aims (maximum 80 words) Area examination board to which module relates Module team/authors/ coordinator Semester offered, where appropriate Date of first approval Date of last revision Date of approval of this version Version number Replacement for previous module Field for which module is acceptable and status in that field Course(s) for which module is acceptable and status in course School home External examiner 100% coursework composed of: i) structured portfolio based on specified specialist topic case studies (2000 words, 20%) and associated oral presentation (10%)(LO1); ii) structured portfolio evidence of reflective practice (1000 words 10%) and associated viva examination (10%)(LO2); iii) topic-based assessments (5-10 assessments, 5-10% weighting each, total 50% overall module mark)(LO1); this may included some diagnostic assignments held under unseen ‘test’ conditions (maximum of 20%). The exact number and weighting of the topic-based assignments will be confirmed prior to the commencement of the module. The module develops the student’s ability to apply their understanding of selected disease states, therapies and control measures in microbiology, to undertake complex evaluative procedures in associated diagnostic laboratory tests and also to operate as a reflective practitioner in a professional workplace setting. A combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory workshops and student-centred learning are delivered by university-staff and specialist visiting lecturers from NHS Pathology laboratories. Assessment is by a combination of a structured portfolio, specialist topic coursework assignments, viva examination and oral presentation. This module is designed for currently employed HPCregistered Biomedical Scientists who are working towards completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology and supplements or can be supplemented by specialist topics covered in the module BYM24 Medical Microbiology B. MSc Biomedical Sciences AEB/CEB Sarah Pitt (coordinator) and Jon Caplin, with visiting lecturer staff from Microbiology laboratories 1 and 2 2007 n/a 2007 1 N/A MSc Biomedical Sciences (Medical Microbiology) Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Dr S Oldroyd