MLT 100: Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

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Class Program

Medical Laboratory Technology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

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 working in clinical laboratories. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical laboratories.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Work effectively in the College’s online course management program Canvas

Research and write about the educational background and certification requirements of personnel who perform testing in Washington and national medical laboratories

Effectively perform a job search for medical laboratory technology jobs, focusing on availability, salary and benefits

Describe in writing a clinical laboratory after having a guided lab tour

Implement Standard Precautions and safely practice in a healthcare setting

Demonstrate the features of, properly use and maintain a compound microscope

List features of blood related to cellularity and serum/plasma composition

Identify blood cells and describe their function

Demonstrate a basic understanding of urinalysis

Demonstrate a basic understanding of blood typing

Describe basic knowledge and practices related to microbiology

Describe basic knowledge and practices related to phlebotomy

Analyze and discuss issues related to working in the field of laboratory medicine

Core Topics

Canvas course software initiation
MLT background information
MLT employment
Touring a clinical laboratory
Standard precautions
Microscopes
Blood composition
Body fluids
Metrics
Phlebotomy
Laboratory equipment
Dilutions
Spectrophotometry