Foundations of Clinical Mycology Laboratory Methods
Core laboratory workflows for detecting and identifying fungi in clinical specimens, from sample receipt to quality-assured reporting.
An overview of what you will study and build.
Foundations of Clinical Mycology Laboratory Methods follows a fungal specimen through the laboratory, from the moment it arrives at reception to the issue of a quality-assured report. Students learn which specimen types suit different investigations and how collection and transport affect results, then work through direct microscopy, staining, culture media and incubation conditions. Two modules are dedicated to identification, separating the logic used for yeasts from that used for moulds, before the course closes with quality assurance and reporting.
Many laboratories handle fungal specimens only occasionally, which makes consistent, well-documented methods essential. This course suits biomedical scientists, laboratory technicians and trainees who want to strengthen routine practice or prepare for rotation into a mycology bench. Tutors are practising laboratory professionals who share real workflows, common pitfalls and examples of reports. As a final project, each student writes a standard operating procedure for processing one specimen type, covering receipt, microscopy, culture, identification steps and the reporting criteria used.
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Specimen types and their purpose
- Collection technique and volumes
- Transport, storage and rejection criteria
- KOH and calcofluor preparations
- Gram, India ink and other stains
- Recording and reporting microscopy
- Selective and non-selective media
- Incubation temperature and duration
- Recognising contaminants
- Colony and microscopic features
- Chromogenic media and biochemical tests
- Automated identification systems
- Macroscopic colony assessment
- Tape and slide culture preparations
- Identification keys for common moulds
- Internal quality control
- External quality assessment schemes
- Clear and timely result reporting
Foundations of Clinical Mycology Laboratory Methods
By the end you will be able to:
- Select appropriate specimen types and transport conditions for fungal investigation.
- Prepare and interpret direct microscopy mounts and common stains.
- Choose suitable culture media and incubation conditions for fungal recovery.
- Apply structured identification steps for common yeasts and moulds.
- Contribute to quality control records and accurate laboratory reports.
Where this programme sits in the school.
Where this programme can take you.
Roles and uses that build on what you learn here. Outcomes depend on your experience and local market.
- Biomedical scientist working on a mycology bench
- Laboratory technician in a microbiology department
- Quality assurance assistant in a diagnostic laboratory
- Technical specialist for a laboratory media supplier
- Research technician handling fungal cultures
Requirements, assessment and certificate.
Admission requirements
Basic microbiology knowledge and some familiarity with laboratory work are recommended; access to a laboratory is useful but not required.
How you are assessed
Students are assessed through participation in live sessions and practical module exercises based on images and case scenarios. The final project is reviewed by the professor.
Final project
A standard operating procedure for processing one fungal specimen type from receipt to final report.
Certificate
Course Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
- Specimen types, collection and transport
- Direct microscopy and stains
- Culture media and incubation
- Identification of yeasts
- Identification of moulds
- Quality assurance and reporting
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Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Foundations of Clinical Mycology Laboratory Methods?
Basic microbiology knowledge and some familiarity with laboratory work are recommended; access to a laboratory is useful but not required.
How is Foundations of Clinical Mycology Laboratory Methods taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Students are assessed through participation in live sessions and practical module exercises based on images and case scenarios. The final project is reviewed by the professor.
What is the final project?
A standard operating procedure for processing one fungal specimen type from receipt to final report.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Foundations of Clinical Mycology Laboratory Methods?
The natural next step is Diploma in Medical Mycology Foundations.
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