California Association
for
Medical Laboratory Technology

Distance Learning Program

CYCTIC FIBROSIS AND MICROBIAL INFECTIONS
by
Lucy Treagan, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology Emerita
University of San Francisco
San Francisco,CA
Course Number: 056-966
2 .0 CE/Contact Hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

CAMLT is approved by the California Department of Health Services as a
CA CLS Accrediting Agency (#0021)
and this course is is approved by ASCLS for the P.A.C.E.® Program (#519)

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Notification of Distance Learning Deadline
December 31 at 11:59 PM is the deadline for submission of distance Learning materials for CE credit for the calendar year. This deadline means that must have submitted your materials and passed the test questions. Individuals who wait until December 31 to submit their answer sheet, and fail the test, will have no further recourse. CE units cannot be awarded. Don't risk losing your license! Allow yourself enough time to retake the test should you fail on your first attempt.

This course is configured to be completed on-line. You can register for the course, submit secure payment using a credit card via PayPal, take the quiz on-line and receive your graded score. If you pass, your certificate will be mailed to you from the CAMLT office.

If you fail, you must submit new payment and obtain a new PayPal receipt each time you take the test. A certificate will be issued only if you have paid for re-taking the course and you pass the test.

If you want to submit your registration and quiz via fax or mail you should print the Adobe Acrobat version of the course which includes the required Registration/Quiz form.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND MICROBIAL INFECTIONS

Completion of this course requires downloading the Acrobat Version (link above).
You may then print a copy or view the downloaded file on your computer to see the course material.
Only the Introduction and Objectives appear below.

INTRODUCTION:
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder resulting from mutations in a gene on the long arm of chromosome 7. This disorder is found predominantly in Caucasian populations of European ancestry. The gene defect results in numerous medical problems for the patient. These problems include progressive lung disease and multiple organ dysfunction caused by abnormal electrolyte transport. Many organs are affected, including the lungs, pancreas, intestines, sweat glands, and kidneys.

OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

1. discuss the genetic basis of cystic fibrosis.
2. describe clinical symptoms.
3. list diagnostic methods.
4. explain the significance of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
5. list microorganisms involved in these infections.
6. outline a practical approach to identification of microbial pathogens isolated from cystic fibrosis patients.
7. summarize therapies useful in cystic fibrosis.
8. describe current experimental studies.

Link to On-line REGISTRATION, PAYMENT and QUIZ to submit for credit