{"id":10396,"date":"2019-01-11T09:56:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T15:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/?page_id=10396"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:15:32","slug":"intro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/mlab\/courses\/intro\/","title":{"rendered":"MLAB 1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560804292556{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #7297ba !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nav-column&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Current Students<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5877&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTVCY3NzbWVudW1ha2VycHJvJTIwaWQlM0QlMjIxNzU5NiUyMiU1RCUwOQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528126309226{margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 7px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;middle-column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1547222162311{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">MLAB 1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4504&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style11\"><strong>Length of Course:<\/strong> 8 Weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Hours:<\/strong> 16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Course Objectives&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;objectives&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;objectives&#8221;]Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>List important milestones in the history of the clinical laboratory and describe the type of professionalism desired in clinical laboratory personnel.<\/li>\n<li>Describe behavior consistent with the ethical practice of clinical laboratory medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Apply principles of confidentiality for all patients and test results.<\/li>\n<li>State the special knowledge and talent of other members of the health care team needed for quality patient care.<\/li>\n<li>Explain the impact of federal and state regulatory agencies on the clinical laboratory.<\/li>\n<li>Detail the transmission of the AIDS (HIV) virus and state how the virus affects the immune system.<\/li>\n<li>Name other pathogens, in addition to the HIV virus, that could be transmitted by blood or body fluids.<\/li>\n<li>List and describe safety hazards in the laboratory and discuss the proper techniques to avoid accidents.<\/li>\n<li>Use basic metric systems for laboratory procedures and use formulas to calculate strengths of dilutions and solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss processing clinical specimens according to established procedures.<\/li>\n<li>List and explain the basic laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology\/serology.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate quality control values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Syllabus&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;syllabus&#8221;][vc_column_text]Please print the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1z_pDcnKdmtp8ASUT77Tj3ceFsLBqf3oI\">MLAB 1101 Syllabus<\/a> and bring it to class.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Textbook&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;textbook&#8221;][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Schedule&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;schedule&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1547223179805{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Unless otherwise stated, assignments are due by midnight of the posted date. 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Directions for each are provided in Blackboard.<\/li>\n<li>100% accuracy is expected on this assignment, therefore multiple attempts are permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Email your course instructor once you have completed these course requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Unit 1 &#8211; Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science&#8221;]In Blackboard, click on the &#8220;Assignments&#8221; menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #1 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science assignment.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Unit 2 &#8211; Laboratory Safety&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1nXhB6RtyyziPZ8yuUIwrOB7dIund0Xgu\">Medical Laboratory Technology Safety Manual (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>In Blackboard, click on the &#8220;Assignments&#8221; menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #2 Lab Safety assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Unit 3 &#8211; Laboratory Math&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Blackboard, click on the &#8220;Assignments&#8221; menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #3 Lab Math assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Unit 4 &#8211; Medical Ethics&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Blackboard, click on the &#8220;Assignments&#8221; menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #4 Medical Ethics assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Unit 5 &#8211; Clinical Laboratory Testing&#8221;]In Blackboard, click on the &#8220;Assignments&#8221; menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #5 Clinical Laboratory Testing assignment.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Unit 6 &#8211; Basic Quality Control&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Blackboard, click on the &#8220;Assignments&#8221; menu button and find the link for completing the Unit #6 Basic Quality Control assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Course Project&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course Project Guidelines &#8211; Clinical Laboratory Tour (Word)<\/li>\n<li>This project must be started early in the semester!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;right-column&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Search the Health Sciences Website<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;search-box&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563825898678{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwYXN5bmMlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNzZS5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGY3NlLmpzJTNGY3glM0QwMDM3NzAzNDE0NjUyNjUyNzczNjMlM0FkMzNieWhkNGF1OCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRSUwQSUzQ2RpdiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZ2NzZS1zZWFyY2glMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_tta_tabs active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-exclamation-circle&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Updates&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;updates&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;events&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Medical Laboratory Technology Updates<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp-title\">Study Abroad Opportunity for RN-to-BSN Students &#8211; Spring 2027<\/h4><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">RN-to-BSN students have the opportunity to complete NURS 4160 through a faculty-led study abroad experience in Costa Rica during Spring 2027.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/updates\/study-abroad-opportunity-for-rn-to-bsn-students\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read more<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp-title\">General Health Sciences Information Sessions<\/h4><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">These sessions are presented by Health Sciences Faculty Advisors and provide an overview of the health training options available at the college, the steps needed to apply and the expectations for success.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/updates\/general-health-sciences-information-sessions\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read more<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp-title\">Bats to Cats Transfer Program<\/h4><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Start at ACC and transfer seamlessly to Texas State University! 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