| Blueprint ID | Learning Objectives |
| 7737 | Recognize components that differentiate a pathogen versus a contaminant |
| 7741 | Define the role of the total testing process in bacteriology (pre-analytics, analytics and post-analytics) |
| 7742 | Describe the process and features of a Gram stain |
| 7743 | Distinguish key characteristics among varying species of: Staphylococci; Streptococci; and Enterococci |
| 7744 | Identify these organisms based on select clinical and/or diagnostic findings: Staphylococcus aureus, S. lugdunensis, S. saprophyticus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Group A Streptococci (S. pyogenes), Group B Streptococci (S. agalactiae), and Enterococcus spp. |
| 7745 | Describe other important characteristics for each organism regarding; epidemiology, pathogenesis, disease manifestations, diagnostic techniques, first line treatment and public health response |
| 7747 | Describe the proper collection of specimens for blood culture, including how you avoid collecting skin bacteria into the blood culture bottle. |
| 7749 | Describe and display the three patterns of hemolysis on blood agar caused by the growth of Streptococci, giving examples of streptococcal pathogens of each hemolysis type. |
| 7750 | Describe the Lancefield serological classification of beta hemolytic Streptococci, including antigen type used for grouping, the testing method used, and provide examples of Streptococcal pathogens from groups A through D. |
| 7751 | Describe the clinical presentations of GAS including pharyngitis, pyoderma, erysipelas, cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome. |
| 7752 | Describe the pathogenesis and diagnosis of rheumatic fever. |
| 7754 | Describe the pattern of Streptococcal colonization of adults and children. |
| 7755 | Describe the proper collection of specimens for blood, sputum, cerebrospinal fluid for culture. |
| 7756 | Describe the evolution of penicillin resistance in S. pneumoniae and give the current rate of penicillin resistance in Canada. |
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