MLTS 201 Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

This course combines lecture and laboratory practice. It allows students to demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills while achieving competence with common laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, making solutions, using aseptic techniques, and handling laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, and pipettes. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge in laboratory mathematics, safety, medical regulations, and medical ethics.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the MLT program. Pre- or corequisites: ENGL 121, BIOL 101, CHEM 101, and MATH 143

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly