HLTH 232 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Develops the skills needed to perform duties of a medical assistant in the laboratory of a general outpatient medical practice. Concepts of laboratory safety, quality assurance, microbiological features of various pathogenic and nonpathogenic microbes, transmission-based precautions, laboratory techniques for specimen collection, specimen handling and processing. Skills and techniques utilized to support and enhance the physician's diagnostic procedures and treatment options. Develops critical thinking skills through participation in simulated laboratory exercises, simulated patient care via written formats and simulated laboratory results evaluation and processing. Instructor permission required. Immunizations required. Instructor permission required to repeat course; Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite
HLTH 135 or
HLTH 136 with a grade C or higher, and eligibility for ENGL& 101, and eligibility for MATH/
TS 86 or higher.