| (J) explain the role of the sensitivity report provided
to the clinician by the microbiology department.
(7) The student examines the role of microorganisms
in infectious diseases. The student is expected to:
(A) outline the infectious process, including how pathogenic
microorganisms affect human body systems;
(B) categorize diseases caused by bacteria, fungi,
viruses, protozoa, rickettsias, arthropods, and helminths;
(C) explain the body's immune response and defenses
against infection;
(D) evaluate the effects of anti-microbial agents such
as narrow and broad spectrum antibiotics;
(E) examine reemergence of diseases such as malaria,
tuberculosis, and polio;
(F) identify common bacterial infections from hospital-acquired
infection and community-acquired infections such as Clostridium difficile
and Staphylococcus aureus;
(G) investigate drug-resistant microorganisms such
as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-intermediate/resistant Staphylococci
aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, and emergent antibiotic-resistant
superbugs; and
(H) outline the role of the governing agencies in monitoring
and establishing guidelines based on the spread of infectious diseases.
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