- Module
Medical Parasitology Module
- 10 Days
- 10 Lessons
- 63 Students Enrolled
Medical Parasitology Module
- Updated on Thursday 30th of October 2025
Module Overview
Medical parasitology traditionally has included the study of three major groups of animals: parasitic protozoa, parasitic helminths (worms), and those arthropods that directly cause disease or act as vectors of various pathogens. A parasite is a pathogen that simultaneously injures and derives sustenance from its host.
Following a general introduction there are two large sections on protozoology and helminthology, wherein parasites are classified and described as to geographical distribution and habitat, morphology and life cycle, pathogenicity, and, to a lesser extent, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis.
This course serves to enrich you with simplified parasitology knowledge and content.
Suitable for you as a student or a practicing halthcare practitioner.
Module Requirements
- A medical science background
- Self-motivation
- Free or premium Medcrine account
Module Curriculum
- 1: Introduction to protozoology: General characteristic and classification.
- 2: General characteristics of protozoans
- 3: The structure of protozoans
- 4: Classification of protozoas
- 5: Life Cycles of parasites
- 6: Parasitic Protozoans
- 7: Balantidium Coli
- 8: Entamoeba Histolytica - Amoebiasis
- 9: Giardia Intestinalis
- 10: Leshmaniasis
- Module assessment
- Downloadable module materials
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Module completion digital certificate
Module Details
- 10 Chapters
- 5 Points
- 63 Enrollments
- Assessment
- Certificate
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