Parasitology Tutor

Identification of clinically important parasites

COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction: Overview Test Selection.
Blood Parasites: Diagnostic Techniques, Intracellular Parasites, Extracellular Parasites, Artefacts.
Stool Parasites: Diagnostic Techniques, Protozoa, Helminths, Artefacts.
Other Sites: Cerebrospinal Fluid, Cyst Fluid, Eye, Genital, Skin, Urine.
Final Exams: Blood Parasites Exam, Stool Parasite Exam.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain common parasite life cycles and relate how that knowledge aids in selection of the appropriate test methodology
• Discuss the different lab tests available for detection of parasites and compare each in detail
• Discuss how a particular laboratory approach is chosen to detect a certain parasite and why it is the best choice
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret the results of the various methods of identifying the presence of parasites, both intracellular and extracellular in blood and in stool samples
• Discuss the general geographic distribution of many common parasites seen in the laboratory
• Differentiate between true parasites and common artefacts that are seen and recognize when to pay special attention to the possibility of confusing the two
• Identify parasites found in sites other than blood and stool samples and the appropriate way to test for each of them

This product is now supplied as an online course. You have unlimited access to the course for 5 years.