Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Academy for Health & Fitness

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*** Course Curriculum ***

Module 1: Introduction to Microbiology

• What Is Microbiology?
• Why It Is Important?
• Light Microscopy
• Electron Microscopy

Module 2: Cell Structure and Organisation

• Two Fundamentally Different Types of Cell
• Prokaryotic Cells
• Eukaryotic Cells

Module 3: Microbial Diversity: Prokaryote Diversity

• A Few Words About Classification
• Domain: Archaea
• Domain: Bacteria

Module 4: Microbial Diversity: Eukaryote Diversity

• The Fungi
• The Protista

Module 5: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

• What Are Viruses?
• Viral Structure
• Shapes of Viruses
• How Virus Replicate
• Animal Viruses
• Viruses and Infectious Disease
• Plant Viruses
• Viroids
• Prions

Module 6: Interactions between Microbes and Humans

• The Human Host
• The Progress of an Infection
• Healthcare-Associated Infections
• Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions

Module 7: Human Microbial Diseases

• Bacterial Diseases in Humans
• Viral Diseases in Humans
• Parasitic Diseases in Human
• Fungal Diseases in Humans

Module 8: Microorganisms in the Environment

• The Carbon Cycle
• The Nitrogen Cycle
• The Sulphur Cycle

Module 9: Laboratory Equipment (Part-01)

• Introduction to Laboratory Equipment
• General Labware
• Types and Functions of Labware
• Bottles

Module 10: Laboratory Equipment (Part-02)

• Common Laboratory Equipment
• Centrifuges
• Autoclaves
• Laboratory Balances

Module 11: Solutions Used in Clinical/Medical Laboratory

• Solutions, Solute and Solvent
• Percent Solutions
• Molar Solutions
• Normal Solutions

Module 12: Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination

• Definition of Sterilisation
• Methods of Sterilisation
• Decontamination- Sterilisation and Disinfection

Module 13: Laboratory Accidents and Safety

• Chemical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Fire Hazards
• Glassware Hazards

Assessment Process

Once you have completed all the modules in the Microbiology Laboratory Technician course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the Microbiology Laboratory Technician course.

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring microbiology laboratory technicians.
• Current microbiology laboratory technicians looking to improve their skills.
• Professionals in related fields looking to enhance their knowledge.
• Anyone interested in starting a career in microbiology laboratory work.

You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course.

Upon completing this course, you may pursue the following career paths:

• Microbiology Laboratory Technician (£20,000 - £30,000 per year)
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (£20,000 - £30,000 per year)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (£20,000 - £30,000 per year)
• Research Laboratory Technician (£20,000 - £30,000 per year)
• Biomedical Laboratory Technician (£20,000 - £30,000 per year)