MEDT 1014 Medical Laboratory Skills
This course provides students with understanding and knowledge of the health care delivery systems, medical terminology, infection control, safety, quality control, blood collection, central processing, and work skills in communication, mathematics, professionalism, and using a computer. Basic knowledge and laboratory skills in the major disciplines of clinical laboratory sciences - urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology - will also be covered. Students will be trained to perform blood collections and simple or waived tests (CLIA Regulations). In addition, the student receives an orientation to the clinical laboratory through 10 hours of observation at the hospital.
Prerequisite
Admission into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, or consent of instructor - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
2
Fees
$40