MLAB 1510 - Clinical Practicum I

5 sem hrs cr (205 clinical contact hours)

Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy. Prerequisite: Program Restriction—Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program

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

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to…

• demonstrate the ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
• demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
• demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
• demonstrate critical-thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
• utilize quality assurance techniques.
• organize the workload efficiently and with minimum supervision.
• value the patient’s right of confidentiality.
• accept and abide by the safety precautions and regulation established in the laboratory.
• correlate appropriate principles with the tests performed and the impact on patient care.
• collect, evaluate, and prepare appropriate review material for the designated rotation.
• create a plan to successfully study for and pass the rotation exam.