Legal and ethical issues, professional standards of behavior, communication skills and safety issues will be addressed. 2 credits This course will provide an in-depth examination of the role and responsibilities of the MLT as an important professional in the delivery of quality health care. Discussions will include such topics as professionalism, the general organization and operational activities of a clinical laboratory, and career opportunities for MLT graduates. Students will be exposed to actual clinical settings and meet with practicing laboratory personnel. In addition, students will be introduced to basic laboratory equipment, specimen processing techniques, the application of laboratory math, and the techniques of phlebotomy.
Emphasis is placed on the commonly performed serological tests.
Also included are discussions of the etiology and diagnosis of immunologically mediated diseases. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to perform the routine serological tests during the clinical practicum. An independent study of advanced topics in laboratory management, instrumentation, computerization, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation or phlebotomy. 2 credits An independent study of advanced topics in laboratory management, instrumentation, computerization, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation or phlebotomy. 3 credits An independent study of advanced topics in laboratory management, instrumentation, computerization, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation or phlebotomy.