Competency information

Details

Interpret culture plates and perform identification tests for commonly isolated bacteria from a range of biological specimens.

Considerations

  • The range of commonly isolated bacteria and biological specimens.
  • Purpose, use and limitations of culture of bacteria.
  • Risks and hazards of culture of bacteria.
  • Accepted range of results and their application.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Perform the range of laboratory techniques used in the workplace to investigate important bacterial infections, including bacterial susceptibility.