MED 150 - Laboratory Procedures I

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Medical Assisting program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $15.00 Lab, $16.00 Malpractice

This course provides instruction in basic Lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include Lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic Lab tests/skills based on course topics.