MLT 240: Clinical Experience IV

Credits
10
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
20
Course ID
089183
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
Practical on-the-job training in different departments with some opportunities to return for additional training in those areas where instructors feel it is needed. Rotation through the laboratory departments under direct supervision of the laboratory's technologists or technicians.
Grading Basis
Pass / No Pass
Prerequisites

Course Learning Outcomes

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 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. Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    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. 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. 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. 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

Core Topics

  1. Lab safety
  2. Basic lab skills
  3. Phlebotomy
  4. Chemistry
  5. Hematology
  6. Coagulation
  7. Blood bank
  8. Serology
  9. Microbiology
  10. Urinalysis
  11. Collaboration with healthcare professionals