Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Reporting
This course develops competence in antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods and the interpretation of results. Delegates practise disk diffusion and dilution techniques and learn how to apply recognised interpretive standards. The programme also addresses quality control strains and the reporting of resistance patterns to support treatment decisions.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Performing disk diffusion susceptibility testing to standard methods
- 02Carrying out broth and agar dilution to determine minimum inhibitory concentrations
- 03Applying recognised interpretive breakpoint standards such as CLSI and EUCAST
- 04Using quality control strains to validate testing performance
- 05Detecting and reporting significant resistance mechanisms
- 06Interpreting susceptibility profiles for accurate clinical reporting
- 07Contributing data to antimicrobial resistance surveillance programmes
What you will gain
- Perform disk diffusion and dilution susceptibility methods
- Apply recognised interpretive breakpoint standards
- Use quality control strains to validate results
- Detect and report significant resistance mechanisms
- Interpret susceptibility results for clinical reporting
- Contribute data to antimicrobial resistance surveillance
Who should attend
- Clinical microbiologists and technologists
- Diagnostic laboratory analysts
- Infection prevention and control staff
- Quality officers in medical microbiology
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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