MDLT 2830 Clinical: Urinalysis/Body Fluids
Course Information
| Course Number | MDLT 2830 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Clinical: Urinalysis/Body Fluids |
| Description | During the clinical urinalysis/body fluids 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 | 1 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Internship | 1 Credit, 48 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
- Discuss criteria for the acceptance/rejection of specimens according to the clinical facility's established protocol.
- Demonstrate the proper methods/procedures for performing complete urinalysis and body fluid examinations correctly, efficiently, and accurately according to the facility's established protocol.
- Recognize normal versus abnormal test results.
- Correlate pathologic conditions and the laboratory's role in diagnosis and treatment.
- Perform the daily functional checks and maintenance on clinical facility's equipment and analyzers.
- Demonstrate acceptable attitudes toward laboratory work, laboratory personnel, clients/patients, and other medical professionals.
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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