Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
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Updated: 05/27/2010 08:26:22
MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
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
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
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.