MED-150: Laboratory Procedures I

Program
Medical Assisting
Credits 5 Lab Hours 4 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Work Hours
0
Contact Hours
7
This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.