MDLT 2827 Clinical: Chemistry & Immunology
Course Information
| Course Number | MDLT 2827 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Clinical: Chemistry & Immunology |
| Description | During the clinical chemistry and immunology experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1825, MDLT 1835, and MDLT 2807) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Internship | 2 Credits, 96 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: MDLT 1825, MDLT 1835, and MDLT 2807
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Perform selected laboratory methods/procedures correctly, efficiently, and accurately by recognizing the importance of established procedures, quality control, and intra-laboratory communication according to the clinical facility's established protocol.
- Differentiate normal versus abnormal test results.
- Summarize the importance of Total Quality Management (TQM).
- Demonstrate respect for, and compliance with laboratory safety protocol.
- Explain the importance of proper patient identification.
- Perform the daily functional checks and maintenance on clinical facility's equipment and analyzers.
- Demonstrate ability to work as a team member by following procedures and instructions, communicating problems that may arise, and suggesting solutions for those problems.
- Describe the basic principles of instructor-selected clinical chemistry testing methods/techniques used in the clinical chemistry laboratory.
- Discuss the types of clinical chemistry testing methods/techniques used in the diagnosis of clinical diseases/disorders.
- Review the basic principles of immunology and apply these principles to the performance and interpretation of laboratory tests in a clinical 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.
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