The course is designed to cover the underlying basic aspects of medical parasitology to fulfill an essential prerequisite datum of knowledge for efficient nursing staff and be a systematic study of medical parasitology including the diseases due to infection with Helminths (Nematodes, Trematodes & Cestodes), and Protozoa as well as nosocomial and laboratory-acquired parasitic infections and Arthropods of medical importance.

By the end of this course, the student will be able to

-      Know the geographical distribution: Endemic disease in Saudi Arabia,

      and imported disease.

-      Categorizes the epidemiological aspects affecting the transmission of the parasite.

-      Describe the life cycle for each parasite.

-      Discuss the modes of infections, main pathological changes, and clinical manifestations.

-      Explain the different diagnostic methods (Direct & Indirect) for parasite identification.

Summarizes general methods of management, prevention, and control.