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2013-2014 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CLT 120 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Practices


Introduction to basic skills and equipment used in the clinical laboratory.  Orientation to elements of quality control, laboratory mathematics, clinical assay techniques, safety, and collection and handling of specimens for laboratory analysis.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prior or Concurrent:  CLT 110 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology and approval of CLT advisor

Credits: 1
Cross-listed
MLT 120
Hours
1 Class Hour
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and use laboratory glassware.
2.  Utilize appropriate medical terminology.
3.  Name and demonstrate the function of the components of the compound microscope.
4.  Perform common laboratory mathematical calculations.
5.  Describe the types of patient specimens that are analyzed in the clinical laboratory.
6.  Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing.
7.  Demonstrate understanding of quality assurance.
8.  Discuss the function of hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology and immunohematology labs in regard to: (a.) type of specimen analyzed (b.) type of testing performed.