Organism Spotlight: Staphylococcus aureus

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the microscopic and culture characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Identify common infections associated with S. aureus.
  • Explain common laboratory methods used to identify S. aureus.
  • Describe the major mechanism responsible for methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA).
  • Recognize important laboratory testing considerations associated with S. aureus.

Course Outline

  • Organism Spotlight: Staphylococcus aureus
    • Course Description
    • Meet the Organism
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Virulence and Clinical Disease
    • Toxin-Mediated Disease
    • Laboratory Identification
    • MSSA and MRSA
    • Detecting Methicillin Resistance
    • Other Resistance Considerations
    • Prevention and Infection Control
    • Case Study
    • Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.