MLT 100: Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

Credits
1
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
1
Course ID
089145
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Introduction to the field of medical laboratory technology with a focus on general topics related to working in clinical laboratories. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical laboratories.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to identify and correct procedural and instrument errors, and verify the accuracy of laboratory results obtained.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate effective communication skills to serve the needs of patients, the public, and all members of the health care team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate effective communication skills to serve the needs of patients, the public, and all members of the health care team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate effective communication skills to serve the needs of patients, the public, and all members of the health care team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

Core Topics

 

  1. Canvas course software initiation
  2. MLT background information
  3. MLT employment
  4. Touring a clinical laboratory
  5. Hematology
  6. Blood bank
  7. Microbiology
  8. Urinalysis
  9. Phlebotomy