MLT 151: Basic Lab Practice & Phlebotomy

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Class Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Credits
3
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
6
Course ID
089163
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
Introduction to the fundamental skills and procedures necessary in the clinical laboratory.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

MLT Program Acceptance, MLT 102 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 150

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety, standard precautions, HIPAA, and other laboratory standards necessary to protect themselves and others.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    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
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
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
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
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

 

  • Lab safety – biological, chemical, electrical, fire and mechanical
  • Phlebotomy – routine phlebotomy
  • Basic lab skills – pipetting, micropipetting, microscope usage
  • Chemistry testing – standard curve, standards, controls and patients
  • Hematology – slide making and staing, WBC differentials
  • Urinalysis testing – macroscopic, chemical and microscopic exam