Microbiology Laboratory Technician
This extensive course delves into the intriguing field of microbiology. From cell architecture to human diseases, learn about the complex relationships between germs and humans while mastering fundamental laboratory methods.
Course Highlights
Grow your understanding of different microbiological concepts and stay competitive. This course covers exclusive information about Microbiology. It will examine different diseases, their diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, it will open doors for multiple career options.
The Microbiology Laboratory Technician course will give you clear insights into microbiology fundamentals. Here, you’ll find a detailed overview of cell structure and function. Meanwhile, the course will teach you about the diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. You’ll learn about viruses and prions and determine their major differences. You’ll also get information about the interactions between microbes and the human body.
The course will also cover human microbial diseases, their types, causes and symptoms. The program will discuss the type of environment microorganisms live in and the role of microorganisms in the habitat. Moreover, it will familiarise you with the instruments and solutions used in a microbiology laboratory. You’ll look into the methods for sterilisation, disinfection and decontamination. Finally, you’ll learn about the safety hazards in a microbiology lab and preventive measures.
Learning outcome
- Recognise the fundamentals of microbial diversity.
- Learn safety procedures and laboratory techniques.
- Determine prevalent microbiological diseases in humans.
- Learn how to operate scientific equipment with ease.
- Use sterilisation and disinfection techniques with efficacy.
- Show that you understand the solutions that are utilised in medical labs.
- Gain knowledge about how to stop and manage lab mishaps.
Course media
Why should I take this course?
- Learn in-demand skills for a career as a Microbiology Lab Technician.
- Learn about microbiology and laboratory techniques.
- Improve your grasp of microbial diversity and human diseases.
- Increase your employability in clinical and research settings.
- Prepare for a successful career in healthcare and scientific research.
Career Path
- Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant in Microbiology
- Quality Control Technician in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Environmental Microbiologist
- Public Health Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Food Microbiologist
Requirements
- Basic comprehension of biological concepts.
- Access to a computer with an internet connection.
- Desire to understand and investigate the area of microbiology.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Module 01 : Introduction to Microbiology | |||
| Introduction to Microbiology | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 02 : Cell Structure and Organisation | |||
| Cell Structure and Organisation | 00:31:00 | ||
| Module 03 : Microbial Diversity Prokaryote Diversity | |||
| Microbial Diversity Prokaryote Diversity | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 04 : Microbial Diversity Eukaryote Diversity | |||
| Microbial Diversity Eukaryote Diversity | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 05 : Viruses, Viroids, and Prions | |||
| Viruses, Viroids, and Prions | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 06 : Interactions between Microbes and Humans | |||
| Interactions between Microbes and Humans | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 07 : Human Microbial Diseases | |||
| Human Microbial Diseases | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 08 : Microorganisms in the Environment | |||
| Microorganisms in the Environment | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 09: Laboratory Equipments (Part-01) | |||
| Laboratory Equipments (Part-01) | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 10: Laboratory Equipments (Part-02) | |||
| Laboratory Equipments (Part-02) | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 11: Solutions Used in Clinical/Medical Laboratory | |||
| Solutions Used in Clinical/Medical Laboratory | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 12: Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination | |||
| Sterilisation, Disinfection and Decontamination | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 13: Laboratory Accidents and Safety | |||
| Laboratory Accidents and Safety | 00:18:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Microbiology Laboratory Technician | 02:27:00 | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – Microbiology Laboratory Technician | 00:01:00 | ||
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1 Year Access 
3 Students 
7 hours, 37 minutes