Departmental Objectives:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

·         describe and understand the morphology, antigenic structure, aetiopathogenesis of the diseases caused by microbes such as bacteria, virus, parasites and fungi and the diseases caused by them commonly prevalent in Bangladesh

·         explain the host-parasite relationship, normal flora of the body, pathogens and opportunistic pathogens

·         understand the principles and applications of immunology involved in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention of microbial and immunological diseases.

·         understand hospital acquired infection and its prevention

·         understand the emerging and re-emerging microbial diseases in Bangladesh and their diagnosis, control and prevention

·         understand antibiotic resistant pattern and selection of appropriate antibiotics and its rational use.

·         understand the antimicrobial resistance and containment of antimicrobial resistance.

·         understand infection prevention and control in the hospital and outside.

·         understand biosafety and biosecurity measures particularly in the laboratory.

·         understand about the medical wastes disposal system.

·         plan necessary laboratory investigations selecting appropriate clinical samples at the right time, using the right method of their collection and interpret the results of these laboratory investigations to arrive at laboratory diagnosis of microbial and immunological diseases.

·         carryout media preparation, bacterial culture and antimicrobial sensitivity tests.

·         perform simple laboratory tests available in Upazila Health Complex.

·         interpret the results of tests and can treat the patients accordingly.

·         carry out the techniques of asepsis, antisepsis and sterilization in day to day procedures.

·         under take universal precautions in laboratory and clinical practices.

·         demonstrate the attitude for further learning, research and continuing medical education for improvement of efficiency and skill in the subject.

·         demonstrate good behavior/dealings with the patients, attendances, relatives and other personnel involved in the medical services.

List of Competencies to acquire:

·         perceive the etio-pathogenesis of diseases caused by microbes commonly prevalent in Bangladesh

·         proceed for diagnosing a case caused by microbes in terms of :

a. appropriate specimens necessary for diagnosis

b. timing of specimen collection and appropriate transport

c. appropriate diagnostic tests to advise

·         interpret the values of tests and the test results.

·         identify the basic problems of hospital acquired infection and its prevention

·         select appropriate antimicrobial agents for the treatment of common microbial diseases

·         use of antibiotics rationally

·         control infectious diseases in the hospital and outside.

·         manage patients having infectious diseases.

·         know biosafety, biosecurity and biohazards in medical practices.

·         know how to dispose off medical wastes.

·         know antimicrobial resistance and containment of antimicrobial resistance.

·         know and practice antimicrobial stewardship.

·         provide Counseling regarding vaccination against common diseases and chemoprophylaxis

·         appraise the need for research on common microbial diseases encountered in medical practice

Note: Microbial diseases include: bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi.

·         Prepare disinfectants at their own for different purposes.

Practice personal protection by hand hygiene, wearing PPE and keeping hospital environment clean from infectious diseases (by practicing universal precautions).