Transfers ToCSUDescriptionExplores advanced topics in clinical microbiology in a lecture format. Emphasis will be placed on the functions of the clinical microbiology department, principles and methodologies of automated and manual tests, identification of normal bacterial flora and pathogens using conventional microbiology procedures, quality control purpose and interpretation, principles and interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, identification of clinically significant viruses and fungal organisms, and pre-analytical considerations in the preparation of blood and non-blood specimens for testing. Students must have a non-expired California Department of Public Health/Laboratory Field Services granted Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License, and a non-expired California Department of Public Health/Laboratory Field Services issued Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license. College of the Canyons 99 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMMUNICATION STUDIES 