MLAB 1167 MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT PRACTICUM (1-0-7). The college and the clinical site develop and document an individualized medical laboratory assistant training plan for the student which is designed to develop technical skills in specimen assessioning and processing, performance of CLIA waived testing, and interpersonal skills. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. Successful completion of this course and MLAB 1201 will result in the awarding of a Certificate of Completion as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: MLAB 1223 and MLAB 1166 or completion of a formal, structured Phlebotomy Program or 1 year full time Phlebotomy experience and MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1201)
MLAB 1201 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (2-1-2). An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, basic laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation and certification. Students successfully completing MLAB 1167, Clinical Laboratory Assistant Practicum, in conjunction with or within 1 year of completion of MLT 1201 will receive a certificate of completion as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Fee: $12 Insurance: $2 (MLT 1202)
MLAB 1211 URINALYSIS/BODY FLUIDS (2-1-3). An introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis, including the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, and physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1602)
MLAB 1223 PHLEBOTOMY (2-1-4). Students will learn and be expected to demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety in the healthcare setting; demonstrate understanding of quality assurance and the importance of specimen collection in the overall patient care system; and demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents. Procedures include: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, blood cultures, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Students successfully completing of MLAB1223 and MLAB 1166 will be awarded a certificate of completion and become eligible to take a national certification exam. Fee: $20 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: Application process and MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1102)
MLAB 1227 COAGULATION (2-1-2). A course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes laboratory exercises which rely on commonly performed manual and semi-automated methods. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or MLT Program Coordinator approval. ( )
MLAB 1235 IMMUNOLOGY/SEROLOGY (2-1-3). Introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1302)
MLAB 1315 HEMATOLOGY (3-2-4). Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, both manual and automated; red blood cells and white blood cells maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1405)
MLAB 1331 PARASITOLOGY/MYCOLOGY (3-2-3). A study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures. Fee: $20 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 2603)
MLAB 2360 CLINICAL I (3-1-8). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. In a simulated clinical setting, students process clinical specimens and function in the role of medical laboratory technicians in preparation for subsequent clinical rotations. Students also practice phlebotomy skills in an actual hospital or clinical laboratory. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: MLAB 1211, MLAB 1315, MLAB 1227, and MLAB 2431 or MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1703)
MLAB 2361 CLINICAL II (3-0-16). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students are assigned to a hospital or clinical laboratory and rotate through assigned departments to meet established clinical objectives. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: MLAB 2360 or Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 2503)
MLAB 2362 CLINICAL III (3-0-16). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-basked experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students are assigned to a hospital or clinical laboratory and rotate thrugh assigned departments to meet established clinical objectives. This course is a continuation of MLAB 2361. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: MLAB 2361 or MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 2703)
MLAB 2401 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY (4-3-4). An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed on Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 and Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 2404)
MLAB 2431 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (4-3-3). During this course students will gain knowledge of blood group genetics, characteristics of the blood group systems, and the principles of immunology as they relate to immunohematology. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: MLAB 1235 or MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1504)
MLAB 2434 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY (4-3-3). Instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting procedures. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIOL 2420 or BIO 1704, and MLT Program Coordinator approval. (MLT 1604)