MLAB 2361: Clinical II

- Dates: Jan. 20 – May 17, 2026
- Length of Course: 16 Weeks
- Total Number of Hours: 48 Contact Hours
Clinical II is a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. MLAB 2361 will involve off-site and/or onsite activities in the following clinical laboratory departments: Immunohematology (Blood Bank), Urinalysis/Body fluids, Hematology, Coagulation, and Clinical Chemistry.
Successful completion of MLAB 2361: Clinical II requires that the student be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical objectives of each rotation assigned by verbalizing the basic principles and procedures of the tests in the department and demonstrating organizational and technical skills at the level required for each test performed.
- Demonstrate initiative by reviewing course materials prior to and during the rotation, asking questions to advance understanding, research areas of weakness, and asking for additional work as needed.
- Demonstrate the importance of punctuality and attendance at each day of clinical by maintaining an excellent attendance record and promptly notifying the MLT faculty and the clinical facility of any absences or tardiness.
- Demonstrate professional behavior by maintaining a strong positive attitude, exhibiting a proactive attitude in developing the competencies required, developing and using good professional judgment in all matters concerning laboratory safety and interaction with patients, specimens, clinical staff, faculty and fellow students.
- Demonstrate understanding of the needs and requirements of the clinical laboratory through awareness of the departmental workloads, maintaining accurate records, restocking supplies as necessary and cleaning up work area periodically throughout the day and at the completion of clinical activities.
- Maintain a safe laboratory environment by adhering to all applicable safety regulations as presented throughout the MLT Program which include, but are not limited to, appropriate disinfection of work area, maintaining a neat, uncluttered, work area, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards observed.
Please print the MLAB 2361 Syllabus and bring it to class.
Board of Registry Study Guide, 6th edition, ASCP, Patricia Tanabe, ISBN 978-0-89189-6609
| Serology Pretest | Opens Wednesday., Jan. 21, 2026 @ 7 a.m. | Closes Sun., Jan. 25, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. |
| Serology Rotation Exam | Opens Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 @ 7 a.m. | Closes Sun., Jan. 25, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. |
| Coagulation Rotation Exam | Opens Fri., Mar., 6, 2026 @ 7 a.m. | Closes Sun., Mar., 8, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. |
| Hematology Rotation Exam | Opens Fri., April 17, 2026 @ 7 a.m. | Closes Sun., April 19, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m. |
| Spring Capstone Exam | EVC Students: Room 8306RRC Students: Room 3334.01 | Thur., May 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
| Spring Capstone Exam Re-Tests | EVC 8306 | Fri., May 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
- All Medtraining (MTS) assignments are due the Sunday after the module is assigned by 11:55 p.m.
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- Hematology Daily Attendance and Competency Evaluation
- Automation Report (Complete one for each analyzer used.)
- MLT Student Clinical Evaluation Form (to be filled out by clinical instructor)
- Clinical Site Evaluation (to be filled out by the student)
- Clinical Microbiology Daily Attendance and Competency Evaluation
- Clinical Microbiology Objectives
- Gram Stain Report Form
- Automation Report Form (One must be completed for each analyzer used.)
- MLT Student Clinical Evaluation Form
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