. . . . CORRESPONDENCE COURSE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0842 EDITION 200 PARASITOLOGY II The focus of this subcourse is the identification forms and life cycles of parasites which infect humans. Organisms which will be discussed include parasitic members of Phylum Protozoo, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, and Acanthocephahelminthes. You will be provided with descriptions of the general characteristics of the phylum and detailed illustrations of the cycle forms of significant members of the phylum. This subcourse is the second of two subcourses which discuss parasitology. In Parasitology I, an overview of parasitology and information for the collection, preservation, and processing of clinical specimens were presented. The material provided in this subcourse will build on that information. It contains information that will help you gain knowledge and skill in the identification of human parasites. It does not attempt to cover parasitology in depth but is only intended to guide you toward becoming competent in the field. For your further learning a bibliography of supplemental sources of parasitology information is included in Appendix B. ---------------------- Length: 312 Pages Estimated Hours to Complete: 12 Format: PDF file Size: 22.5 MB ---------------------- Subcourse Components: Lesson 1, Phylum Protozoo: Rhizopoda and Zoomastigophora. Lesson 2, Phylum Protozoo: Ciliata, Piroplasmasida, and Sporozoa. Lesson 3, Phylum Platyhelminthes. Lesson 4, Phylum Aschelminthes; Phylum Acanthocephahelminthes; Arthropods and Vectors. Appendix A, Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of the Common Parasitic Diseases. Appendix B, References Appendix C, Medical Parasitology ---------------------------- Anyone may take this course. However, to receive credit hours, you must be officially enrolled and complete an examination furnished by the Nonresident Instruction Branch at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Enrollment is normally limited to Department of Defense personnel. Others may apply for enrollment, but acceptance is not guaranteed. This file is in PDF format and requires a PDF reader. A free PDF reader is available from Adobe through the link below. This Course in available only by Download. |
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