MLAB 1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
- Dates:
- January 16- March 10, 2024
- Length of Course: 8 Weeks
- Total Hours: 16
An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- List important milestones in the history of the clinical laboratory and describe the type of professionalism desired in clinical laboratory personnel.
- Describe behavior consistent with the ethical practice of clinical laboratory medicine.
- Apply principles of confidentiality for all patients and test results.
- State the special knowledge and talent of other members of the health care team needed for quality patient care.
- Explain the impact of federal and state regulatory agencies on the clinical laboratory.
- Detail the transmission of the AIDS (HIV) virus and state how the virus affects the immune system.
- Name other pathogens, in addition to the HIV virus, that could be transmitted by blood or body fluids.
- List and describe safety hazards in the laboratory and discuss the proper techniques to avoid accidents.
- Use basic metric systems for laboratory procedures and use formulas to calculate strengths of dilutions and solutions.
- Discuss processing clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- List and explain the basic laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology/serology.
- Evaluate quality control values.
Please print the MLAB 1101 Syllabus and bring it to class.
No textbook is needed for this course. Students must be able to access online material via a computer with Internet access, either from home or some other place, such as a library or learning resource center. High-speed Internet connection is preferable to more quickly download web sites and information.
Unless otherwise stated, assignments are due by midnight of the posted date. Assignments and exams may be submitted early, but must be completed in the order listed.
Orientation
- After reviewing the course syllabus, complete the Online Orientation and the Statement of Understanding quiz. Directions for each are provided in Blackboard.
- 100% accuracy is expected on this assignment, therefore multiple attempts are permitted.
- Email your course instructor once you have completed these course requirements.
Unit 1 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
In Blackboard, click on the “Assignments” menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #1 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science assignment.
Unit 2 - Laboratory Safety
- Medical Laboratory Technology Safety Manual (PDF)
- In Blackboard, click on the “Assignments” menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #2 Lab Safety assignment.
Unit 3 - Laboratory Math
- In Blackboard, click on the “Assignments” menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #3 Lab Math assignment.
- Review and use the following documents, along with the PowerPoint to complete the assignment: Math Review Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Unit 4 - Medical Ethics
In Blackboard, click on the “Assignments” menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #4 Medical Ethics assignment.
Unit 5 - Clinical Laboratory Testing
In Blackboard, click on the “Assignments” menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #5 Clinical Laboratory Testing assignment.
Unit 6 - Basic Quality Control
In Blackboard, click on the “Assignments” menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #6 Basic Quality Control assignment.
Course Project
- Course Project Guidelines – Clinical Laboratory Tour (Word)
- This project must be started early in the semester!
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