Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 05/27/2010 08:26:22
MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy
P+ [12/7] 03118 Lec 001 EVC 9225 MW 8:30am - 10:30am OH Ragland, Carolyn
Lab 001 EVC 9225 MW 10:45am - 12:45pm
MLAB 1331 Parasitology/Mycology
A [13/13] 03110 Lec 001 EVC 9211 TTh 8:00am - 9:45am OH Dingley, Donald
Lab 001 EVC 9101 TTh 10:30am - 12:30pm
A [8/13] 08275 Lec 002 EVC 9211 TTh 8:00am - 9:45am OH Dingley, Donald
Lab 002 EVC 9101 TTh 12:35pm - 3:05pm
MLAB 2431 Immunohematology
O+ [12/14] 07691 Lec 001 EVC 9109 MW 8:00am - 9:30am OH Kotrla, Terry
Lab 001 EVC 9101 MW 9:45am - 2:15pm
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
MLAB 1201 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science for Medical Assistants
O [11/3] 07688 Lec 001 EVC 3209 T 4:30pm - 5:20pm OH Ragland, Carolyn
Lab 001 EVC 3221 T 5:30pm - 9:30pm
MLAB 2361 Clinical - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician II
O+ [11/14] 04965 Cln 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Kotrla, Terry
MLAB 2479 Molecular Diagnostics Techniques
P+ [6/8] 07693 Lec 001 EVC 9101 S 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Kotrla, Terry
07693 is a hybrid classroom section. Contact kotrla@austincc.edu for additional
information.
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
PLAB 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) -- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
P [12/7] 03259 Prat 001 EVC TBA TBA OH Ragland, Carolyn
P [0/12] 08466 Prat 002 EVC TBA TBA Staff
MLAB 2401 Clinical Chemistry
P+ [12/14] 04940 Lec 001 EVC 9109 MW 8:30am - 10:30am OH Brophy-Martinez, Keri
Lab 001 EVC 9101 MW 10:45am - 2:45pm
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
MLAB 1101 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
[8/12] 03109 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Sanders, Cecile
03109 - Internet access required. For MANDATORY information contact C. Sanders,
393.1307 or email csanders@austincc.edu immediately after registering.
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
MLAB 2378 Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
P+ [0/12] 26563 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus Staff
26563 - Internet access required. T. Kotrla, 223.5932. MANDATORY: email kotrla@austincc.edu
during the 1st week of class.
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
MLAB 1101 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
[8/12] 03258 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Sanders, Cecile
03258 - Internet access required. For MANDATORY information contact C. Sanders,
393.1307 or email csanders@austincc.edu immediately after registering.
MLAB 1101 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics.
PLAB 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) -- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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.
MLAB 1201 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science for Medical Assistants
An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics.
PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy
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. Prerequisite: Admission to program.
MLAB 1331 Parasitology/Mycology
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.
MLAB 2361 Clinical - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician II
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. Prerequisite: MLAB 1311 and MLAB 1335.
MLAB 2378 Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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. Prerequisite: Graduation from an accredited MLT/CLT or MT/CLS program.
MLAB 2401 Clinical Chemistry
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. Prerequisite: CHEM 1405.
MLAB 2431 Immunohematology
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. Prerequisite: MLAB 1335 or department approval.
MLAB 2479 Molecular Diagnostics Techniques
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. Prerequisite: MLAB 2378.