MLAB 1301 - Intro to Medical Lab Technology

3 sem hrs cr

An introduction to the clinical laboratory sciences which includes care and use of equipment, laboratory safety, basic laboratory math, medical terminology, principles of phlebotomy, quality control, preparation of chemical solutions and an orientation to the major testing areas in the medical laboratory.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

Following completion of MLAB 1301, students will be able to…

• describe the following basic concepts related to clinical laboratory science:
  • laboratory safety;
  • quality assessment;
  • quality control;
  • phlebotomy;
  • specimen processing; and
  • major testing areas.
• summarize the underlying theory of routine laboratory in the following laboratory disciplines:
  • chemistry;
  • hematology;
  • immunohematology;
  • immunology;
  • microbiology; and
  • urinalysis.
• explain the importance of professionalism and ethical conduct in clinical laboratory science
• summarize Motlow State Community College’s MLT Program, its requirements, and application process.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will…

• explain and use basic laboratory and workplace safety practices.
• demonstrate a basic knowledge of hospital and laboratory organizational and governance structure.
• explain and perform the proper identification of patients and collection of samples.
• practice the proper collection, handling and treatment of patients and specimens.
• demonstrate knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, and terminology including laboratory math, quality control, pipets, and microscopes.
• describe each section of the medical laboratory.
• summarize the mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program and its requirements.
• demonstrate a knowledge of professional appearance, behavior, ethics, and communicative skills.