About this Course
Course Description
MOOC MIC910: This course comprises of 3 topics including (1)general concepts on specimen collection and handling, (2) types of common specimen transport and preservation and (3) specimen requisition and rejection. Each topic is delivered by qualified lecturers, embedded with related videos and a self-assessment. The main objective of this MOOC is to provide a platform for students and clinicians to learn about the proper process of sending samples to the lab which include samples request, proper techniques of collection, transport and preservation of specimens to the laboratory and samples rejection. This course is relevant in daily clinical practice for nurses and clinicians the guide on how to reduce the preanalytical error. This is crucial to obtain a reliable result in managing patients. It is also essential for medical students as an exposure and to gain exposure and knowledge on specimens collection and transportation to the laboratory.
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) Describe the preservation methods used in microbiology laboratory
2 ) Describe the various techniques for specimen collection
3 ) Identify the basic transport medium used to transport specimens to the laboratory
4 ) Describe the procedure of specimen requisition/request
5 ) Describe the importance of specimen collection and handling
6 ) Describe the criteria for specimen rejection
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 1 hour MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Beginner LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
