PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH Prototype Course Syllabus
Course Title: Parasitology
Course Description: This course deals with the study of human parasites parasites which are of medical importance importance especially those commonly found in the Philippines. Emphasis is given on the epidemiology, pathogenecity, distribution, life cycle, and laboratory identification of each parasite. Preventive measures against infection and control control are also given emphasis
Course Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, l ecture, 1 unit laboratory)
Contact Hours: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory l aboratory per week (36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per semester)
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology st
Placement: Third Year, 1 Semester
Terminal Competencies: At the end of this course, the student is able to: 1. identify medically important parasites with emphasis on their characteristics, characteristics, pathophysiology, pathophysiology, and diagnostic features. 2. perform routine and other laboratory tests used in the identification of parasites parasites in different samples submitted to to the laboratory. 3. discuss the importance of of prevention and control of parasitic infection. 4. manifest personal personal and professional values of a medical technologist.
References: nd 1. Arora D.R. and Arora Arora B. Medical Parasitology 2 ed. India: CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2007. th 2. Ash, Lawrence and Thomas Orihel. Atlas of Human Parasitology Parasitology 5 ed. USA: ASCP Press, 2007. nd 3. Belizario, V.Y Jr. and W. U. De Leon. Philippine Textbook of Parasitology, 2 ed. Manila: Publications Program, 2002 rd 4. Boqitsh, Burton, Burton, Clint Carter and Thomas Oeltmann. Human Parasitology Parasitology 3 ed. USA: Academic Press, 2005. th 5. Garcia, Lynn Shore. Diagnostic Medical Parasitology 5 ed. USA: ASM Press, 2006. 6. Heelan, Judith and Frances Ingersoll. Ingersoll. Essentials of Human Parasitology. Parasitology. USA: Delmar Learning, 2001. 7. Ichhpujani R.L, Bhatia. Medical Parasitology. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India , 2002 th 8. John, David and William Petri. Markell and Voge’s Medical Parasitology 9 ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2006. 9. Leventhal, Ruth and Cheadle, Russell. Medical Parasitology: A Self-Instructional Self-Instructional Text. USA: F.A. Davis Co., Co., 2002. PASMETH, Inc.
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McClatchey, Kenneth. Clinical Laboratory Medicine Medicine 2 ed. USA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002. st Mcpherson, Richard A. and Matthew R. Pincus. Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods 21 ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Inc., 2007. th Peters, Wallace and Geoffrey Pasvol. Atlas of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology 6 ed. Edinburg: Mosby, 2006. th Roberts, Larry, J. Janovy and P. Schimdt. Foundations of Parasitology 7 ed. McGraw-Hill Science, 2004.
Electronic References: 1. http.www.cdfound.to.it/HTML/intpar1.htm 2. http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/book/parasit-sta.htm 3. http://www.ksu.edu/parasitology 4. http://www.udel.edu/medtech/dlehman/medt372/ 5. Microscopic Diagnosis of of Food and Water Borne Parasites Parasites [Electronic Data]. UP College College of Public Health, 2003.
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morphology of nematodes 2. Explain the pathophysiology, life cycle, infective stages, modes of transmission, prevention and control 3. Describe the diagnostic features of each parasite. 4. Enumerate the different specimens used for identification 5. Identify correctly the diagnostic features of each parasite. 6. Perform the laboratory tests 7. Discuss specimen collection, transport, processing, preservation and disposal
At the end of this unit, the student is able to: 1. Describe the general morphology of nematodes 2. Explain the pathophysiology, life cycle, infective stages, modes of transmission, prevention and control 3. Describe the diagnostic features of each parasite. 4. Enumerate the different specimens used for
2. Trichinella spiralis 3. Capillaria philippinensis B. Phasmids 4. Ascaris lumbricoides 5. Toxocara cati 6. Toxocara canis 7. Necator americanus 8. Ancylostoma duodenale 9. Ancylostoma braziliense 10. Ancylostoma caninum 11. Strongyloides stercoralis 12. Enterobius vermicularis 13. Gnathostoma spinigerum 14. Angiostrongylus cantonensis 15. Wuchereria bancrofti 16. Brugia malayi 17. Loa loa 18. Onchocerca volvulus 19. Mansonella perstans 20. Mansonella streptocerca 21. Mansonella ozzardi
different stages of each parasite using prepared slides
Lecture: 1. Morphology 2. Pathophysiology 3. Life cycle 4. Specimens used for identification 5. Diagnostic features of each stage 6. Prevention and control
7 hrs
Laboratory: 1. Identification of parasites using clinical specimens and prepared slides 2. Laboratory Safety 3. Proper Waste Disposal III. Cestodes (Tapeworms) 1. Taenia saginata 2. Taenia solium 3. Hymenolepis nana 4. Hymenolepsis diminuta 5. Diphylobothrium latum 6. Echinococcus granulosus 7. Spirometra mansoni
12 hrs
Lecture: 1. Morphology 2. Pathophysiology
7 hrs
Integrated Method Lecture/Discussion Reporting Case analysis
Laboratory exercises Identification of the different stages of each parasite using prepared slides
Technical skills
Commitment Faithfulness
Evaluation Checklist Quizzes Periodical Examinations Class Participation
Prudence Integrity Respect Cooperation Commitment Compassion Love of fellowmen
Unit test Performance Practical exam Evaluation Checklist Quizzes Periodical Examinations Class Participation
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identification 5. Identify correctly the diagnostic features of each parasite. 6. Perform the laboratory tests 7. Discuss specimen collection, transport, processing, preservation and disposal
At the end of this unit, the student is able to: 1. Describe the general morphology of trematodes 2. Explain the pathophysiology, life cycle, infective stages, modes of transmission, prevention and control 3. Describe the diagnostic features of each parasite. 4. Enumerate the different specimens used for identification 5. Identify correctly the diagnostic features of each parasite. 6. Perform the laboratory tests 7. Discuss specimen collection, transport, processing, preservation, and disposal
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Life cycle Specimens used for identification Diagnostic features of each stage Prevention and control
Laboratory: 1. Identification of parasites using clinical specimens and prepared slides 2. Laboratory Safety 3. Proper Waste Disposal IV. Trematodes A. Sarcodina Parasitic Amoeba 1. Entamoeba histolytica 2. Entamoeba coli 3. Endolimax nana 4. Iodamoeba butschlii 5. Entamoeba gingivalis B. Rhizopoda (Pathogenic Free-Living Amoeba) 1. Naegleria fowleri 2. Acanthamoeba culbertsoni 3. Acanthamoeba polyphaga 4. Acanthamoeba castellani 5. Acanthamoeba astronyxis C. Ciliata 1. Balantidium coli D. Zoomastigophora Atrial Flagellates 1. Giardia lamblia 2. Trichomonas vaginalis 3. Trichomonas hominis 4. Trichomonas tenax 5. Diantemoeba fragilis 6. Chilomastix mesnili Blood and Tissue Fagellates 1. Trypanasoma gambiense 2. Trypanosoma rhodosiense 3. Trypanosoma cruzi 4. Leishmania brasiliense 5. Leishmania donovani E. Sporozoa 1. Plasmodium falciparum 2. Plasmodium vivax 3. Plasmodium malariae 4. Plasmodium ovale 5. Isospora belli
9 hrs
Lecture/ Discussion Case studies
Laboratory exercises Identification of the different stages of each parasite using prepared slides
Technical skills
Prudence Integrity Respect awareness, appreciation, logical thinking, enthusiasm, perseverance
Unit test Performance Practical exam Evaluation Checklist Quizzes Periodical Examinations Class Participation
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At the end of this unit, the student is able to: 1. Describe the general morphology of protozoa 2. Explain the pathophysiology, life cycle, infective stages, modes of transmission, prevention and control 3. Describe the diagnostic features of each parasite. 4. Enumerate the different specimens used for identification 5. Identify correctly the diagnostic features of each parasite. 6. Perform the laboratory tests 7. Discuss specimen collection, handling, processing, preservation and disposal
Eimeria spp. Toxoplasma gondii Sarcocystis hominis Sarcocystis suihominis Sarcocystislindemanni Cryptosporidium spp.
Lecture: 1. Morphology 2. Pathophysiology 3. Life cycle 4. Specimens used for identification 5. Diagnostic features of each stage 6. Prevention and control
7 hrs
Laboratory: 1. Identification of parasites using clinical specimens and prepared slides 2. Laboratory Safety 3. Proper Waste Disposal V. Protozoa A. Sarcodina Parasitic Amoeba 1. Entamoeba histolytica 2. Entamoeba coli 3. Endolimax nana 4. Iodamoeba butschlii 5. Entamoeba gingivalis B. Rhizopoda (Pathogenic Free-Living Amoeba) 1. Naegleria fowleri 2. Acanthamoeba culbertsoni 3. Acanthamoeba polyphaga 4. Acanthamoeba castellani 5. Acanthamoeba astronyxis C. Ciliata 1. Balantidium coli D. Zoomastigophora Atrial Flagellates 2. Giardia lamblia 3. Trichomonas vaginalis 4. Trichomonas hominis 5. Trichomonas tenax 6. Diantemoeba fragilis 7. Chilomastix mesnili Blood and Tissue Fagellates 1. Trypanasoma gambiense
12 hrs
Lecture/ Discussion Case studies
Laboratory exercises Identification of the different stages of each parasite using prepared slides
Technical skills
Prudence Integrity Respect awareness, appreciation, logical thinking, enthusiasm, perseverance
Unit test Performance Practical exam Evaluation Checklist Quizzes Periodical Examinations Class Participation
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2. Trypanosoma rhodosiense 3. Trypanosoma cruzi 4. Leishmania brasiliense 5. Leishmania donovani E. Sporozoa 1. Plasmodium falciparum 2. Plasmodium vivax 3. Plasmodium malariae 4. Plasmodium ovale 5. Isospora belli 6. Eimeria spp. 7. Toxoplasma gondii 8. Sarcocystis hominis 9. Sarcocystis suihominis 10. Sarcocystislindemanni 11. Cryptosporidium spp. Lecture: 1. Morphology 2. Pathophysiology 3. Life cycle 4. Specimens used for identification 5. Diagnostic features of each stage 6. Prevention and control
8 hrs
Laboratory: 1. Identification of parasites using clinical specimens and prepared slides 2. Laboratory Safety 3. Proper Waste Disposal
12 hrs
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Technical Working Group for Prototype Course Syllabi Development De velopment (2007-2008)
Zennie Aceron Petrona Benitez Sergia Cacatian Zenaida Cajucom Edwin Cancino Jacinta Cruz De Carlos Leon Oliver Shane Dumaoal Bernard Ebuen Nini Lim
Frederick Llanera Carina Magbojos Gregorio Martin Fe Martinez Josephine Milan Ferdinand Mortel Magdalena Natividad Rodolfo Rabor Ma. Teresa Rodriguez Celia Roslin
Anacleta Valdez Rowen Yolo and other PASMETH members not cited in this page who in one way or another has contributed greatly to the success of this endeavor…
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