Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

MA 2010 Laboratory Skills for Medical Assistants

Course Information

Course information
Course Number MA 2010
Course Title Laboratory Skills for Medical Assistants
Description This course is designed to teach laboratory fundamentals of medical assisting in a clinical office setting. Students will learn aspects of standard precautions, laboratory safety, venipuncture, collection of patient specimens, perform CLIA waived laboratory testing along with identification of infectious agents.
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 64
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 43 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 21 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Demonstrate methods of Standard Precautions
  2. Apply Laboratory Safety Practices
  3. Explain Quality Control Procedures
  4. Deomonstrate Blood Collection
  5. Perform Microscope Examination
  6. Perform CLIA Waived Urinalysis Testing
  7. Perform CLIA Waived Microbiology Testing
  8. Perform CLIA Waived Hematology Testing
  9. Perform CLIA Waived Chemistry Testing
  10. Explain the Principle of CLIA Waived Laboratory Testing
  11. Demonstrate the methods for blood smears
  12. Use Quality Assurance and Quality Control techniques within the laboratory setting

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.

Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability

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