2. Trent K. Freeman MA MLS (ASCP) CMP CT Adjunct Assistant
Professor 22 years in laboratory science
3. Experience U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan Medical
Education & Training Campus, TX NATO Training Mission,
Afghanistan U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy Naval Medical Center
San Diego, CA Wilmington Pathology, NC New Hanover Regional Medical
Center, NC Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, NC Maryview Medical Center,
Portsmouth, VA Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA Naval Hospital
Camp Pendleton, CA
4. Success in Parasitology & Mycology Disease Symptoms
Diagnostic stage
5. Success in Parasitology & Mycology General
Characteristics Structures
6. Objectives 1. Discuss the following characteristics of the
parasites and fungi that are presented in class: Pathogenicity (the
ability to cause disease) Types of infections produced - areas of
the body invaded. Epidemiological and immune factors relating to
disease (geography, age, race, presence of other diseases or
immune- deficiencies, etc.) Type of specimen that should be
submitted to the laboratory to diagnose a specific disease. The use
of preservatives to insure specimen suitability. Macroscopic and
microscopic methods to visualize the organism in clinical material
Cultivation methods Safety protocols
7. Objectives 2. Discuss the following microscopic techniques:
Wet preparations (unstained and stained with iodine) Permanent
stains (trichrome, iron hematoxylin, Wright) 3. Analyze wet
preparations and stained specimens to identify parasites.
8. Objectives 4. Illustrate the steps necessary to
appropriately identify fungi, including the following: Macroscopic
morphology Microscopic morphology Culture characteristics
Biochemical reactions 5. Evaluate images to identify all parasites
(including stages) and fungi (including structures).
9. Objectives 6. Compare and contrast molds from yeasts. 7.
Differentiate anti-parasitic and anti-fungal agents used in therapy
for parasite and fungal infections.
10. Weekly Sessions
11. Weekly Sessions
12. Session Assignments Ice Breaker Five Case Study Wikis Four
Case Studies Two MTS Assignments