This subject includes a detailed study of the classification, epidemiology, morphology, life cycle, control, diagnosis and treatment of protozoal and helminthic infections in humans. The subject has an applied focus and deals with current and topical aspects of human parasitology. Laboratory techniques for routine clinical diagnosis of parasitic infection are a significant focus of the subject. Through human parasitology, we aim to assist students to become competent in understanding and addressing parasitological problems current in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world.

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79502 Doctor of Philosophy (MHMS) (Res), 79602 Doctor of Public Health (Res), 72504 Master of Public Health, 122204 Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development, 74204 Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 76511 Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval, 76811 Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance, 76711 Graduate Certificate of Infection Control, 73511 Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine, 73707 Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 73807 Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 101811 Graduate Certificate of Public Health, 97250 Non-Award - Postgraduate

79502 Doctor of Philosophy (MHMS) (Res), 79602 Doctor of Public Health (Res), 72504 Master of Public Health, 122204 Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development, 74204 Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 76511 Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval, 76811 Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance, 76711 Graduate Certificate of Infection Control, 73511 Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine, 73707 Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 73807 Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 101811 Graduate Certificate of Public Health, 97250 Non-Award - Postgraduate Offerings: All

TM5503 - Human Parasitology

Human Parasitology

Be able to respond competently to requests for assistance with parasitological problems

Demonstrate skills in basic parasitological diagnostic laboratory procedures

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance, epidemiology, biology, life-cycle, morphology, diagnosis, symptomology, management, control and prevention of the common helminths, protozoa and arthropods parasitic in humans