MLTS 251 Chemistry Clinical Practice

Chemistry Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring chemistry laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid clinical analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem- solving, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MLTS 203, MLTS 204, and PSYC 101

Corequisite

MLTS 252, MLTS 253, and MLTS 254

Hours Weekly

1 hour theory, 8 hours clinical weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Perform laboratory procedures in compliance with protocols utilized in a clinical chemistry laboratory.
2. 2. Compare and interpret normal versus abnormal results.
3. 3. Evaluate the need for follow-up testing when abnormal results are encountered.
4. 4. Demonstrate compliance with professional and safety protocols.
5. 5. Evaluate pre- and post-analytical processes encountered in the clinical laboratory.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Perform laboratory procedures in compliance with protocols utilized in a clinical chemistry laboratory.
2. 2. Compare and interpret normal versus abnormal results.
3. 3. Evaluate the need for follow-up testing when abnormal results are encountered.
4. 4. Demonstrate compliance with professional and safety protocols.
5. 5. Evaluate pre- and post-analytical processes encountered in the clinical laboratory.