Austin Community College

FY 2009 Course Descriptions

Medical Lab Technology

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MLAB 1101 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (1-1-0). An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 1201 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (2-1-4). An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 1227 COAGULATION (2-1-2). A course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and/or semi-automated methods. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: A Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or Departmental approval. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 1311 URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS (3-2-4). An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 1315 HEMATOLOGY (3-2-4). The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: A Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or Departmental approval. ( ) Course Type: W

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, quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 1335 IMMUNOLOGY/SEROLOGY (3-2-4). An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quaity assurance, and safety. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 1415 HEMATOLOGY (4-2-6). The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2263 CLINICAL-CLINICAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL (2-0-6). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: MLAB 2378 and MLAB 2479. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2360 CLINICAL - CLINICAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (3-0-16). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2362 CLINICAL - CLINICAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III (3-0-16). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: MLAB 1315, MLAB 1227 and MLAB 2401. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2363 CLINICAL-CLINICAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL (3-0-10). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: MLAB 2378 and MLAB 2479. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2378 FUNDAMENTALS OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (3-3-0). This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease. Topics to be covered include: nucleic acid structure and function, genetics, DNA chemistry, introduction to nucleic acid isolation, identification and amplification techniques used in infectious disease diagnosis in the clinical laboratory, components of a molecular laboratory, and evaluation of controls to validate results obtained. Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: Graduation from an accredited MLT/CLT or MT/CLS program. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2401 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY (4-3-4). An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis, principle and procedure, and clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and reference values. Includes basic chemical laboratory technique and safety, electrolytes, acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, endocrine function, and toxicology. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: CHEM 1405. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2431 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (4-3-4). A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: MLAB 1335 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2434 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY (4-3-4). Instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.50Skills: A Prerequisites: Admission to MLT Program or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2461 CLINICAL - CLINICAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II (4-0-24). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $4 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: MLAB 1311 and MLAB 1335. ( ) Course Type: W

MLAB 2479 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). An introduction to the theory and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on molecular diagnostics, including DNA replication, transcription, gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA and RNA techniques. Topics include hybridization techniques and amplification techniques such as QPCR. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: MLAB 2378. ( ) Course Type: W

PLAB 1166 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) -- PHLEBOTOMY/PHLEBOTOMIST (1-0-7). Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. A health practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

PLAB 1323 PHLEBOTOMY (3-2-4). Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to program. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of November 30, 2011 01:00am
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