Unknown Bacterial Identification
Dive into the essential methods for identifying unknown bacterial contaminants within pharmaceutical and biologics laboratories. This module covers the strategic approach to bacterial identification, starting from morphological and cultural characteristics and progressing through a logical order of microbiological tests. It explains the ‘Tree Concept’ for classifying bacteria and details each identification test’s purpose, execution, and significance in contamination prevention.
Whether for onboarding or annual refresher training, this Module is seamlessly deployable on any LMS and can be tailored to your company’s exact needs.
Duration: 30 Mins
Grade: Core Library
Description
- Fundamental Understanding of Bacterial Contamination Risks: Grasp the critical importance of identifying unknown bacteria to safeguard product quality and patient safety, gaining awareness of how microbial contamination is managed within life sciences industries.
- Proficiency in Identification Techniques: Master the use and purpose of various microbiological tests, from gram staining to cultural tests, ensuring you can systematically approach unknown bacterial identification with confidence.
- Comprehensive Grasp of the ‘Tree Concept’: Learn how bacteria are categorized into families, genera, and species, and understand how this concept streamlines the testing process for effective and accurate identification.
- Enhanced Skills in Aseptic and Analytical Procedures: Appreciate the necessity of good aseptic technique and meticulous record-keeping, reinforcing industry best practices for laboratory work in regulated environments.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the term ‘unknown bacteria’.
- Describe how the ‘Tree Concept’ can be used in the naming of bacteria.
- List the 3 main categories of microbiological identification tests.
- Describe the order of testing that should be followed in unknown bacterial identification.
- Explain the purpose of morphological tests in unknown bacterial identification.
- List examples of morphological tests.
- Explain the purpose of cultural characteristic tests in unknown bacterial identification.
- List examples of cultural characteristic tests.
Keywords
- Aseptic Technique
- Contamination Prevention
- Cultural Characteristics
- Endospore Test
- Gram Stain
- Microbial Testing Microbiological Identification
- Unknown Bacteria
Module Features
Animations
Voice Over
Knowledge Checks
Assessments
SCORM/AICC compatible
Full Screen
