MLT-2015 - Clinical Practice I* (5)

Prerequisite: MLT-1042 ; MLT-1042L ; MLT-1060 ; MLT-1060L ; MLT-1080 ; MLT-1080L
Co-requisite: MLT-2013 ; MLT-2013L

Students work under supervision of medical laboratory staff in a local hospital/clinic. This experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the classroom in simulated employment. A passing grade of “C” is required in this course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C for all prerequisite(s)/co-requisite(s) to meet registration requirements.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Demonstrate safe and ethical medical practices while performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and result reporting.

CO2 - Accurately present a patient’s clinical picture through the use of HIPAA compliant normal and abnormal laboratory results.

CO3 - Perform guided troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and quality control practices on various laboratory equipment.

CO4 - Evaluate patient laboratory results for common errors in quality assurance.

CO5 - Describe the career path of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) including the process of certification, continuing education, and certification maintenance as stated by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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