HST 201 - Clinical Patient Care - Laboratory

This course introduces the student to basic microbiology, hematology, and urinalysis procedures performed in the ambulatory care setting. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to obtain specimens and perform CLIA waived tests, phlebotomy, and urinalysis. This course will provide an understanding of quality control and quality assurance issues related to the medical laboratory, and students will be able to perform a quality control measure and differentiate between normal and abnormal test results. Lab safety, proper use of personal protective equipment, and following CDC and OSHA guidelines, is emphasized throughout the course.

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

State safety precautions and demonstrate ability to perform safety measures in the laboratory.
Define terms related to urinalysis and phlebotomy.
Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.
Obtain specimens and perform CLIA waived tests and urinalysis.
Define quality control and quality assurance and perform a quality control measure.
Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results.

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