Course ePortfolio

There is no cost, no tuition, no prerequisites. Learners progress at their own pace. Enrollment is continuous, there is no specific start or end date. Medical Mycology is now open for enrollment to learners, world-wide. Learners wishing to enroll should sign up for a free account at CRteacher2.com.Once that is done please alert me to your intent to enroll by sending an email to errolreiss[a]bellsouth.net  Please include your work or educational affiliation.  I will admit you to the course, and inform you of that. Then the next time you sign on to CRteacher2.com you will notice "Medical Mycology" listed in the left-hand sidebar. Click on that and you will enter the course.

Pedagogical Approach

None

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: ·      

Understand the morphology of growth and sporulation in fungi. ·      

Understand the organization and function of the fungal cell. ·      

Apply classical and new methods to identify fungi in the clinical laboratory. ·      

Know the immune responses that provide protection against fungal pathogens. ·       Know the range of antifungal agents and their action spectrum. ·     

Know the genera and species of opportunistic and endemic fungal pathogens. ·       Understand the ecology and geographic distribution of mycoses. ·      

Become familiar with the epidemiologic investigation of outbreaks of fungal disease.

Assessment

Each module is followed by Quiz questions.

Other Information

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