Emphasis is placed on accuracy in test performance, use of intrumentation, interpretation of results, problem solving and application of theoretical principles to clinical laboratory situations. Collection of blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture is also practiced. 2 Credits Clinical practice in microbiology procedures such as detection, isolation and identification of common and selected unusual microbial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Emphasis is placed on accuracy in performance of routine and complex procedures, use of instrumentation, interpretation of results and application of theoretical principles to clinical laboratory situations. Credits Classroom instruction and seminar on research theory, design and evaluation, critical review of articles from the scientific literature and an independent study project involving research in a specific area of clinical laboratory science.
Projects involve application of statistical analyses.
A poster and oral presentation is required. Affords opportunity to begin the development of student's own theories of counseling. Skill building experience in facilitative behavior using such techniques as modeling, role-playing, videotape feedback, as well as other training methodologies. Extensive research has indicated that certain basic skills, interpersonal in nature, are essential to all helping relationships. Credits Advanced course in learning theory and its application in the classroom and in therapeutic interventions.