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 DeAnne Maxwell
 St. Francis Hospital
 Beech Grove, IN




 


Parasitology

Training Course Specifics
Summary: Identification of clinically important parasites.

Intended Audience: Physicians, microbiology staff and students

Length of Course: 3 hours

Number of Exam Questions: 10

Authors: Thomas R. Fritsche, MD, PhD
Sam C. Eng, MS, SM(AAM)
Janet Curtis, BS, MT(ASCP)
Adam R. Orkand, BA
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD

Continuing Education Credit
Number of credit hours: 3 hours
Accredited by: P.A.C.E. (State of California)
  State of Florida

Learning Objectives
Introduction
Overview
Test Selection
Blood Parasites
Diagnostic Techniques
Intracellular Parasites
Extracellular Parasites
Artifacts
Stool Parasites
Diagnostic Techniques
Protozoa
Helminths
Artifacts
Other Sites
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cyst Fluid
Eye
Genital
Skin
Urine
Final Exams
Blood Parasites Exam
Stool Parasites Exam


Course Outline 
Introduction
Overview
Test Selection
Blood Parasites
Diagnostic Techniques
Intracellular Parasites
Extracellular Parasites
Artifacts
Stool Parasites
Diagnostic Techniques
Protozoa
Helminths
Artifacts
Other Sites
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cyst Fluid
Eye
Genital
Skin
Urine
Final Exams
Blood Parasites Exam
Stool Parasites Exam