MTCC 461 Laboratory Operations I

Lectures, audio/visual materials, and reading assignments are used to present basic laboratory principles of medical technology techniques including quality control, laboratory statistics, balances, pipetting, basic microscopy, glassware, and function verification/preventative maintenance (FVPM). Safety including basic knowledge of various chemical and biological hazards, proper methods of handling and disposing of them, body fluid precautions, and laboratory safety is also covered. The correct use of appropriate safety equipment and techniques is stressed during daily laboratory assignments. The student will learn to effectively obtain blood specimens using various methods. Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and jargon is a necessary part of effective communication skills. Self-instructional textbook assignments, written exams, and day-to-day exposure during lab activities enable the student to develop these skills. Lectures, group discussions, and self-study material cover the basic principles of management and supervision. In order to demonstrate the practical application of basic principles as they apply to laboratory management, the student is required to complete several projects. Upon completion of the lectures, exams, and laboratory exercises, the student will explain the principles of management, describe the requirements of accreditation agencies, and describe and apply the knowledge of safety hazards in the laboratory. The student will apply quality control principles, reagent preparation, principles of instrumentation, and principles of laboratory calculations to standard laboratory processes and procedures. The student will describe the most effective way for obtaining blood specimens from a patient.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Enrolled as a medical laboratory science major, senior status, meet all degree requirements other than those courses that are a portion of the professional-year program