Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

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Overview

Subject area

MLT

Catalog Number

81

Course Title

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

Description

This course is designed to preview the MLT curriculum coursework and for students to obtain a variety of laboratory skills needed in other MLT courses. It introduces the students to the professional and technical responsibilities of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Professional topics include hospital and laboratory organization, legal and ethical issues, quality assessment and lab math. Preliminary topics in the major technical areas of laboratory science (Urinalysis, Immunology/ Serology, Hematology, Immunohematology, Microbiology and Clinical Chemistry) are explored. The course also includes instruction and practice in phlebotomy techniques.

Requisites

010861

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Course Attributes

  • ELO - CPP (Clinical Preparation Practicum)

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Hours

1

Course Schedule

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