Course Title: Certification in Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Clinical Microbiology

• Fundamentals of Microbiology & Its Role in Disease Diagnosis

• Classification of Microorganisms: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, & Parasites

• Laboratory Safety & Biosafety Measures in Microbiology

• Sample Collection, Transport & Preservation of Microbiological Specimens

• Microscopy & Staining Techniques (Gram Stain, Acid-Fast Stain, etc.)

Week 2: Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Testing Techniques

• Culture & Identification of Bacterial Pathogens

• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) & Antibiotic Resistance

• Molecular & Serological Techniques for Viral Detection (PCR, ELISA)

• Fungal Infections: Diagnosis & Identification of Common Pathogens

• Rapid Testing & POCT for Infectious Diseases

Week 3: Parasitology & Bloodborne Pathogen Testing

• Detection of Intestinal Parasites: Stool Microscopy & Wet Mounts

• Bloodborne Pathogen Testing: Malaria, Dengue, Leptospirosis

• Immunological Assays for Infectious Disease Diagnosis

• Tuberculosis Diagnosis: AFB Smear, GeneXpert, Mantoux Test

• Infection Control & Prevention Strategies in Laboratories

Week 4: Advanced Techniques & Case Studies

• Molecular Diagnostics in Microbiology: RT-PCR, Next-Gen Sequencing

• Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) & Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms

• Emerging Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness

• Interpretation of Laboratory Reports in Microbiology

• Case Studies: Real-Life Infectious Disease Outbreaks & Diagnosis

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity