Republic of the Philippines

Cagayan State University

Andrews Campus
Caritan, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
www.csu.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Medical Laboratory Science

SYLLABUS IN MT 57 (CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY)

Intended Graduate Attributes The Cagayan State University aims to produce graduates who will exhibit:

Competence – critical thinker, creative problem-solver, competitive performer

College Intended Learning Outcomes
regionally, nationally, and globally
Social Responsibility – sensitive to ethical demands and compassionate particularly to
the marginalized, steward of the environment for future generations while championing
development and socially just and an advocate of economic and social equity
Unifying Presence – uniting theory and practice, uniting strata of society, uniting tradition
and innovation, uniting the nation, the ASEAN region and the world, and uniting the
University and the community
Graduates of the College will be able to:

Knowledge – demonstrate mastery on the fundamental knowledge and clinical

competence in medical laboratory science, respiratory therapy, and public health
profession; experiment with new approaches, challenge existing knowledge boundaries
and design novel solutions to problems

Skills – demonstrate effective communication skills; exercise managerial/systematic

approach to health care; integrate and apply the basic skills to effectively practice in
the workplace and become a competent health educator

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Program Intended Learning Outcomes
COURSE INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME
Describe the interactions
between the parasites
and their hosts, including
immunological
interactions.
Known the techniques
commonly used in
medical parasitology
Know the morphological
and biological
characteristics of the
Attitude – exhibit health professional and ethical practices, practice interpersonal
collaboration; engage in lifelong learning (personal/continuing professional
development), research, development, and utilization and take active role in social
advocacies and mobilization
At the end of the program, graduates are expected to:
1. Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical laboratory
tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases vis-à-vis
biosafety and waste management;
2. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the workplace;
3. Engage in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information for
improving the health care management system;
4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the
profession;
5. Apply research skills relevant to Medical Laboratory Science practice;
6. Participate in community-oriented activities;
7. Engage in lifelong learning activities;
8. Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skills; and
9. Perform tasks considering gender responsiveness
COURSE MAP
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
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various medically
Important parasites
Describe the life cycle √ √ √ √ √ √
and recognize the various
reservoirs, intermediate
and final hosts and
vectors essential for the
human parasites
Describe the disease √ √ √ √ √ √
patterns and symptoms
produced by the specific
parasites
Describe the pathogenic √ √ √ √ √ √
mechanisms and
pathogenesis and
pathological effect of the
parasites
Recognize and identify √ √ √ √
the epidemiological
aspects for each parasite,
including all modes of
transmission
Known the ecology and √ √ √ √ √
pathophysiology of
medically important
parasites
Recognize the diagnostic √ √
stage for of these
parasites

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Course Code MT 57 Course Title Clinical Parasitology
Course Credit 3 Semester First School Year 2020-2021 Number of Lecture
Hours: 2
Pre-requisite/s Human Anatomy and Co-requisite/s None Number of Laboratory
Physiology with Hour: 1
Pathophysiology
Course Description This course deals with the study of human parasites which are of medical importance, particularly those which are commonly found in the Philippines.
Emphasis is given on the morphology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, distribution, and life cycle of these parasites as well as control
and preventive measures against parasitic infections.
Grading System The following shall be used as basis for giving grades:

Major Examination 50%

Quizzes 30%
Class Standing 20%
Recitation 5%
Attendance 5%
Assignment 5%
Activity/Seatwork 5%
TOTAL 100%

OUTCOMES-BASED LEARNING PLAN ON CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY

PRELIM TERM

INTENDED LEARNING LEARNING CONTENT TIME ALLOTMENT TEACHING AND TEACHING AND LEARNING LEARNING
OUTCOME LEC LAB LEARNING REFERENCES/RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES

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 1. Upon Where the objective is located: 2 Lecture 1. Brown Harold W, Neva, Recitation
completion Franklin BASIC CLINICAL
of this Introduction to parasitology: Discussion PARASITOLOGY 6TH ED, 1994 Test
material, 1.Brief Historical
the student Perspective of 2. Belisario, Vicente (ed)
should be Parasitology PHILIPPINE TEXTBOOK OF
able to: MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY UP-
2. Describe 2.Introduction to Basic Manila Publications,
the Principles and Concepts Manila ,2004
importance of Parasitism
of parasites 3. Beaver Paul C et.al., CLINICAL
in relation 3.Basic Terminologies in PARASITOLOGY10TH ED. Lea
to patients Parasitology and Febiger, Philadelphia.
who are at 1990.
risk of
acquiring 4. Zeibeg Elizabeth A,
parasitic CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY: A
infections; PRACTICAL APPROACH 2ND ED.
describe what 1997
populations are and
are not expected to
harbor a multitude
of parasitic
infections

Define the terms

parasite, definitive
host, intermediate
host, reservoir host,
vector, mutualism,
commensalism, and
parasitism

At the end of this unit, I. Host-Parasite 3 Reading Assignment Parasitology Books Recitation
the student can be able Relationship Belisario, Vicente (ed)
to: Discussion PHILIPPINE TEXTBOOK OF Homework

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1. Identify and describe MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY UP-
the primary modes of Manila Publications,
parasitic transmission Manila ,2004
2. State the primary
function of a host in a Beaver Paul C et.al., CLINICAL
parasite-host PARASITOLOGY10TH ED. Lea
relationship and Febiger, Philadelphia.
3. Explain, in general 1990.
terms, the parasite-host
relationships Brown Harold W, Neva,
4. Give an example of a Franklin BASIC CLINICAL
parasite defense PARASITOLOGY 6TH ED, 1994
mechanism that serves
.Zeibeg Elizabeth A,
to protect it from a host’
CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY: A
s immune system
PRACTICAL APPROACH 2ND ED.
1997

At the end of this unit, II. Pathophysiology of 3 Lecture-Discussion Parasitology Books Homework
the student can be able Parasitic
to: Infections/Infestations Recitation
List the major bodies
affected as the result of
a parasitic infection
At the end of this unit, III. 2 Lecture Moving quiz
the student can be able
to: Demonstration Homework
1. List substances which (Laboratory Activity)
may interfere with stool Individual Laboratory
examination; associate manual
the stages of parasites
expected in stool
specimens of different
consistencies

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 2. Describe methods
used for submitting
stool specimens to the
laboratory
3. Evaluate
preservatives used to
collect stool specimens
for parasitological
examination
4. Describe the contents
of stool collections kits.
5. Describe the
minimum number and
time frame for
collecting stool
specimens

MIDTERM

COURSE LEARNING LEARNING CONTENT TIME ALLOTMENT TEACHING AND TEACHING AND LEARNING LEARNING
OUTCOME LEC LAB LEARNING REFERENCES/RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES
At the end of this unit, the IV. Specimen Collection, 1 3 Demonstration of Parasitology Books Test
student can be able to: Transport, and Preservation Techniques in each
laboratory examination Laboratory Examination
1. Determine the different A. Type of Specimens on Staining
techniques and its purpose Lecture
2. Evaluate other tests that aid in B. Contaminates &
diagnosis or evaluation of Consistency Laboratory Activities
parasitic infections
C. Collection Methods

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 D. Fixatives and
Preservatives
E. Stool Collection Kits

F. Specimen Collection
At the end of this unit, the V. Laboratory 2 6 Visual Presentation or Parasitology Books Case Studies
student can be able to: Examination Photomicrograph of an
1.Name the parasite and its 1, General Concepts Ameba
morphologic form 2, Routine Techniques
2.Construct, Describe and 3, Special Techniques Lecture
compare the following life cycles A. Special Stains
of General Intestinal amebas, B. Serology Laboratory Activity
General 3.Extraintestinal C. Molecular
amoebas, and Specific Ameoba Methodologies
4.Identify the associated D. Quantitative Egg
symptomps, diseases, and Count
conditions associated with the E. Culture Techniques
responsible parasite F. Animal Inoculation;
xenodiagnosis
1. Describe in detail the VI. Techniques for Stool 2 3 Lecture Parasitology Books Recitation
procedure for gross examination Examination
of stool specimens A. Gross Examination Laboratory Activities Laboratory Exam
2. Describe the purpose of a
“direct wet film” B. Direct Wet Mounts
3. State the purpose of “stained C. Stained Wet Mounts
wet mount”
4. Evaluate flotation vs. D. Concentration
sedimentation concentration Techniques
techniques.
5. State the advantages and E. Permanent Stained
disadvantages of various Smears
permanent staining techniques;
describe factors that may affect
permanent staining

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At the end of this unit, the 2 3 Lecture Test
student can be able to:
1.State the common name of the Visual Presentations on Laboratory
conditions and diseases Hemoflagellates Exercises/Case Study
associated with each of the
hemoflagellates

2.Construct, describe, and

compare and contrast the life
cycle of each hemoflagellate
3.Identify and describe the
populations prone to
contracting clinically significant
symptoms and disease
processes associated with each
of the pathogenic
hemoflagellate
Interpret laboratory data,
determine specific follow-up
tests to be done
At the end of this unit, the 2 3 Laboratory Approach on Homework
student can be able to: the Diagnosis
Test
1.State the historical accounts Lecture or Visual
and significance of Plasmodium presentation Recitation
and Babesia

2. State the common name of

the conditions and diseases
associated with each of the
Plasmodium and Babesia species

3.Briefly summarize the life cycle

of each of Plasmodium and
Babesia Species

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4.Interpret laboratory data,
determine specific follow-up
tests to be done.
At the end of this unit, the 2 3 Discussion Laboratory exercises
student can be able to:
1.Summarize briefly the life Audio-Visual Moving quiz
cycle of each organism discussed Presentation on the
species
2.Discuss the diagnostic
morphology of each parasite
studied.
3.Discuss the epidemiology and
pathology of each parasite
studied
4.Classify of each these protozoa
as intestinal or extraintestinal

FINAL TERM
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME LEARNING CONTENT TIME ALLOTMENT TEACHING AND TEACHING AND LEARNING LEARNING
LEC LAB LEARNING ACTIVITIES REFERENCES/RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
At the end of this unit, the VII. Nematode 2 3 Lecture or Audio-Visual Parasitology Books Recitation
student can be able to: General Characteristics Presentation
1. Discuss the life cycle of each 7.1 Ascaris lumbricoides Test
parasite studied; discuss the 7.2 Trichuris trichiura Reporting-Discussion
infective and diagnostic stages 7.3 Strongyloides Individual Laboratory
of each parasite studied stercoralis Laboratory approach Manual
2. Discuss the diagnostic 7.4 Enterobius
morphology of each parasite
vermicularis
studied.
7.5 Trichinella spiralis
3. Discuss the epidemiology and
pathology of each parasite 7.6 Capillaria
studied philippinensis

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 7.7 Filaria worms
 Morphology
 Life Cycle
 Laboratory
Diagnosis
 Epidemiology
 Prevention and
Control
 Pathology
1. At the end of this unit, the VIII. Cestodes 2 3 Lecture Parasitology Books Recitation
student can be able to: General Characteristics
2. Discuss the life cycle of each 8.1 Diphyllobotrium Laboratory-Discussion Laboratory Exercises
parasite studied; discuss the 8.2 Taenia Method on the species
infective and diagnostic stages 8.3 Hymenolepis
of each parasite studied 8.4 Echinococcus
3. Discuss the diagnostic  Morphology
morphology of each parasite  Life Cycle
studied.  Laboratory
4. Discuss the epidemiology and Diagnosis
pathology of each parasite
 Epidemiology
studied
 Prevention and
Control
 Pathology
1. At the end of this unit, the IX. zTrematodes 2 3 Lecture-Discussion Parasitology Books Test
student can be able to: General characteristics
2. Discuss the life cycle of each 9.1 Fasciola Reading assignment Laboratory Exercises
parasite studied; discuss the 9.2 Fasciolopsis
infective and diagnostic stages 9.3Paragonimus
of each parasite studied 9.4 Schistosoma
3. Discuss the diagnostic 9.5Heterophyes
morphology of each parasite 9.6 Opistorchis
studied. 9.7 Echinostoma
 Morphology

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 4. Discuss the epidemiology and  Life Cycle
pathology of each parasite  Laboratory
studied Diagnosis
 Epidemiology
 Prevention and
Control
 Pathology
At the end of this unit, the student X. Protozoa 2 3 Lecture Parasitology Homework
can be able to: General Characteristics
1. Discuss the life cycle of 10.1 Amoeba Discussion Test
each parasite studied; 10.2 Giardia
discuss the infective and 10.3 Trichomonas Reading assignment Laboratory Exercises
diagnostic stages of each 10.4 Chilomastix
parasite studied 10.5 Balantidium
10.6
2. Discuss the diagnostic Tryponosomes
morphology of each 10.7
parasite studied. Leishmanias
10..8 Plasmodia
3. Discuss the epidemiology  Morphology
and pathology of each
parasite studied
 Life Cycle
 Laboratory
Diagnosis
 Epidemiology
 Prevention and
Control
 Pathology
At the end of this unit, the student can XI. Parasites of immuno- 3 3 Lecture Test
be able to: compromised patients
1. Discuss the characteristics and
diagnostic features of parasites of
medical importance;
2. List the life-threatening parasites

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Other Course Requirements:

Aside from the major course outputs, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
 Class participation
 Seatwork
 Group report
 Laboratory Works and Exams

Input for Revision:

References/Other References:

Books:

1. Brown Harold W, Neva, Franklin BASIC CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY 6TH ED, 1994

2. Belisario, Vicente (ed) PHILIPPINE TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY UP- Manila Publications, Manila ,2004

3. Beaver Paul C et.al., CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY10TH ED. Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia. 1990.

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