Curricular Unit:			Code:
Microbiology and Parasitology			1198MPAR
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	CTSP	Health Services Aid	6 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Spring Semester		Portuguese/English	78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
To know and understand the complexity and diversity of the microbial world. Identify the general characteristics of different microorganisms. Know the main infections caused by microorganisms, their epidemiology, form of transmission and pathogenesis. Develop knowledge of Immunology and response mechanisms of the host organism. Recognize the importance and application of microbiology in epidemiology and public health. Recognize and identify the material and techniques to be used in washing, disinfection, decontamination and sterilization. Research, collect and analyze scientific information. Analyze and interpret data and results individually and as a team. Develop analytical, critical and quantitative spirit.
Syllabus:
1. GENERAL CONCEPTS OF MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY 2. MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 3. MORPHOLOGICAL, BIOCHEMICAL AND ULTRASTRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROCARIOTAS 4. GENERAL MYCOLOGY 5. GENERAL PARASITOLOGY 6. GENERAL VIROLOGY 7. GENERAL NOTIONS OF STERILIZATION, ANTISEPSIS AND DISINFECTION.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The knowledge of microorganisms, epidemiology, form of transmission and prevention of infection will allow the future professional to integrate into a multidisciplinary team in Health. In addition, this knowledge, together with those of asepsis and sterilization, will allow the intervention in the prevention of HAIs.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Form of educational performance: Presentation and discussion of relevant theoretical concepts in the classroom, self-study orientation of students by consultation of recommended bibliography. Brainstorming on pertinent issues related to the matter exposed in the classroom. Regarding the laboratory component, the skills will result from the laboratorial work that reinforces the theoretical learning.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The classes will be of an exhibition nature, with presentation and discussion of clinical cases and real situations. Critical spirit and autonomous study will always be fostered. For the theoretical classes, the presentation of slides will be used, and the student is provided with the nuclear bibliography to support the study. In practical classes the student will learn the most current methodologies and techniques for laboratory diagnosis of infections and disinfection and sterilization techniques.
Reading:
Jorgensen, J. H., Pfaller, M. A., Carroll, K. C., Funke, G., Landry, M. L., Richter, S. S., Warnock, D. W. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. ASM Press, 2015 (11th edition). Sousa, J.C., Cerqueira, F., Abreu, C. – Microbiologia. Protocolos laboratoriais – Edições UFP, 2012 Canas Ferreira, W., Sousa, J.C. & Lima, N. (2010). Microbiologia. Lisboa, Portugal: Lidel. Helena Barroso, António Meliço-Silvestre & Nuno Taveira (2014) Microbiologia Médica - Volume 1. Lisboa, Portugal: Lidel. Helena Barroso, António Meliço-Silvestre & Nuno Taveira (2014) Microbiologia Médica - Volume 2. Lisboa, Portugal: Lidel. Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J., Stahl & D., Clark, D. (2010). Brock Biology of Microorganisms (13th Edition). San Francisco, USA: Benjamin Cummings. Mahon, R.C., Manuselis,G. (2010). Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (4th Edition). New York, USA: Elsevier Saunders. Infection prevention and control - guidance to action tools. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2021.