This course covers the key critical techniques and practices that are required knowledge for all competent microbiologists.
It covers basic microbiological techniques such as media preparation, pure culture techniques and the pour plate technique. The application of good aseptic technique to microbiological testing is described in detail.
A key tool in microbiology – the microscope – is comprehensively covered by explaining its main components and key microscopic techniques.
The main categories of staining – simple, differential, and structural – are described along with the different staining techniques commonly used in a microbiology laboratory. Finally, the concept of unknown bacterial identification is explained and the morphological and cultural tests carried out to identify unknowns.
Topics Covered:
- Principles of Good Aseptic Technique - Basic Microbiological Techniques - Introduction to Microscopy - Introduction to Staining - Staining Techniques - Unknown Bacterial Identification
Certificate
There is a 16 question assessment associated with each lesson within the Course and we offer a Certificate Service in which Users who achieve 100% in the assessment associated with each Lesson of a Course are deemed to have passed the Course, and are posted a Certificate.
