Chapter 46 - Introduction to microbiology. This chapter addresses the different life forms of microorganisms and how they may be identified; it also teaches you the proper collection technique for common types of specimens. You will learn about the processes involved in identifying microorganisms, the types of culture media used for these processes, how antimicrobial testing is done, and how quality control fits into ensuring reliable patient results. | Chapter 46 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 46 Objectives: 46-1 Define microbiology. 46-2 Describe how microorganisms cause diseases. 46-3 Describe how microorganisms are classified and named. 46-4 Explain how viruses, bacteria, protozoans, fungi, and parasites differ and give examples of each. 46-5 Describe the process involved in diagnosing an infection. Introduction to Microbiology Objectives (cont.) 46-6 List general guidelines for obtaining specimens. 46-7 Describe how throat cultures, urine, sputum, wound, and stool specimens are obtained. 46-8 Explain how to transport specimens to outside laboratories. 46-9 Describe two techniques used in the direct examination of cultures specimens. 46-10 Explain how to prepare and examine stained specimens. Introduction to Microbiology Objectives (cont.) 46-11 | Chapter 46 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 46 Objectives: 46-1 Define microbiology. 46-2 Describe how microorganisms cause diseases. 46-3 Describe how microorganisms are classified and named. 46-4 Explain how viruses, bacteria, protozoans, fungi, and parasites differ and give examples of each. 46-5 Describe the process involved in diagnosing an infection. Introduction to Microbiology Objectives (cont.) 46-6 List general guidelines for obtaining specimens. 46-7 Describe how throat cultures, urine, sputum, wound, and stool specimens are obtained. 46-8 Explain how to transport specimens to outside laboratories. 46-9 Describe two techniques used in the direct examination of cultures specimens. 46-10 Explain how to prepare and examine stained specimens. Introduction to Microbiology Objectives (cont.) 46-11 Describe how to culture specimen in the medical office. 46-12 Explain how cultures are interpreted. 46-13 Describe how to perform an antimicrobial sensitivity determination. 46-14 Explain how to implement quality control measures in the microbiology laboratory. Introduction to Microbiology Introduction When microorganisms are pathogenic in nature or displaced from their natural environment, they cause infections and disease. You will learn: Processes in identifying microorganisms Culture medias used Antimicrobial testing Quality control You must understand different life forms of microorganisms, how they may be identified, and how to teach proper collection techniques for common specimens. Microbiology and the Role of the Medical Assistant Microbiology – study of microorganisms (simple forms of life visible only through a microscope usually single celled) Found everywhere Cause infections Mild Severe How Microorganisms Cause Disease By using up nutrients or other materials
