Episcopal Diocese of Southern Philippines

BRENT HOSPITAL AND COLLEGES INCORPORATED

R.T. Lim Blvd., San Jose, Zamboanga City

GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number: MC3 Credit: 3 units lecture, 1unit laboratory

Course Title: Microbiology and Parasitology for Nurses
Prerequisite: General Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology

Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students in the study of important microorganisms and parasites.

It explains the physiology and pathogenic properties of bacteria, fungi and viruses as an introduction to

disease causation, their biology, the infections they cause, host response to these infections and their

mode of transmission, prevention, treatment and nursing responsibilities.

The laboratory experiences provide specimen collection, handling and processing of specimens

for isolation and identification of microorganisms and parasites involved in the infectious processes.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course and given simulated/actual situations/conditions, the student will be able to:

1. Apply the concepts and principles of microbiology and parasitology in the care of clients across

the life span.

2. Utilize principles and techniques in the collection, handling of specimens and identification of

microorganisms and parasites involved in the infectious processes.

3. Describe the measures to prevent spread of infectious diseases

4. Describe the measures to control infection.

5. Understand the management of communicable diseases.

 Episcopal Diocese of Southern Philippines
BRENT HOSPITAL AND COLLEGES INCORPORATED
R.T. Lim Blvd., San Jose, Zamboanga City

GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

LECTURE

Scope of Microbiology

1. Organisms that make up the microbial world

2. Development and Evolution of Microbiology

3. Significance of Microbiology

4. Practical Applications of Microbiology

Microorganisms

1. General Morphology of Microorganism

a. Acellular Micro-organisms (prions, viroids, viruses)

b. Cellular Micro-organisms

i. Bacteria (archaebacteria, eubacteria)

ii. Protozoa (amoebas, ciliates, flagellates, sporozoans)

iii. Fungi (yeasts, molds)

iv. Helminths (roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, pinworms, flukes, etc)

v. Arthropods (lice, mites, mosquitoes, flies, etc)

2. Basic Laboratory Equipment and Procedures in the Study of Bacteria

a. Microscopy & Staining Procedures

b. Culture Media & Growth Requirements

3. Normal Human Microbial Flora 3 hours

a. Symbiosis

b. Opportunistic Microorganisms
4. Seven Capabilities of a Pathogen

5. Protozoan and Helminthes Diseases of Man

Infection and Host Resistance

1. The Chain of Infection

2. Host response to infection

a. Non-specific host resistance

b. Specific host resistance

c. Vaccines in the elimination of disease

3. Nosocomial Infections

Microbial Control

1. Medical Asepsis

a. Physical Method

b. Chemical Method

2. Surgical Asepsis

3. Standard Precautions

4. Transmission-based Precautions

National Tuberculosis Program -Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (NTP DOTS)

1. Transmission and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis

2. Tuberculosis Outcomes

a. Role of Nurses in the Prevention of TB

Communicable Diseases Involving Different Organ System

1. Skin and Eye

2. Nervous System

3. Cardiovascular System

4. Respiratory System

5. Digestive System

6. Urinary and Reproductive System

 LABORATORY

1. Microscopy

2. Sterilization

3. Aseptic Techniques

4. Culture Media for Microbial Growth

5. Microorganisms in the Environment

6. Microscopic Examination of Living Micro-organisms

7. Simple Staining

8. Gram Staining

9. Antibiotic Sensitivity

10. Microscopic Examination of Parasites

Note: 3 hours for lecture and 3 hours for lab every week

References

Burton.(2007). Microbiology for the Health Sciences. 8th edition

Ingraham. (2007). Introduction to Microbiology. 4th edition.

Modules in Integration of TB-DOTS to the Nursing Curriculum. Philippine Tuberculosis Initiatives for
the Private Sectors (PhiliTIPS). August 2005.

Nester. (2007). Microbiology: A Human Perspective. 5th edition.

Pelczar, Michael. 1987. Microbiology. McGraw Hill Book Company, New York.

Volk, Wesley A. and M.F. Wheeler. 1988. Basic Microbiology. Harper & Row, Publishers, New York.

Prepared by:

JAMRI A. KALLUN
Course Instructor