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Laboratory & Microbiology

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Reporting

Duration
3 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R13,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

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.

What you will be able to do
  • 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
Course outline
01
Performing disk diffusion susceptibility testing to standard methods
02
Carrying out broth and agar dilution to determine minimum inhibitory concentrations
03
Applying recognised interpretive breakpoint standards such as CLSI and EUCAST
04
Using quality control strains to validate testing performance
05
Detecting and reporting significant resistance mechanisms
06
Interpreting susceptibility profiles for accurate clinical reporting
07
Contributing data to antimicrobial resistance surveillance programmes
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cape Town3 DaysR13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Johannesburg3 DaysR13,000
1 to 3 Dec 2026London3 DaysUS$1,500
11 to 13 Jan 2027Dubai3 DaysUS$1,500
1 to 3 Feb 2027Pretoria3 DaysR13,000
5 to 7 Apr 2027Durban3 DaysR13,000
7 to 9 Jun 2027Cape Town3 DaysR13,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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