Mycology and Fungal Identification
Fungal infections are rising and are frequently misidentified or missed entirely. This course covers isolating, culturing and identifying fungi in a diagnostic laboratory.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Fungal disease and why it is missed
- 02Specimen collection, handling and biosafety
- 03Direct microscopy and staining for fungal elements
- 04Media selection, culture conditions and incubation
- 05Yeast identification and biochemical methods
- 06Mould identification by macroscopic and microscopic features
- 07Antifungal susceptibility testing and clinical reporting
What you will gain
- Handle specimens for fungal investigation safely
- Select media and culture conditions for fungi
- Perform direct microscopy for fungal elements
- Identify common yeasts and moulds
- Apply antifungal susceptibility testing
- Report results with appropriate clinical interpretation
Who should attend
- Medical laboratory scientists
- Microbiology technologists
- Infection control practitioners
- Laboratory staff extending into mycology
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 10 to 14 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 5 to 9 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
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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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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