MLTS 201 Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

This course combines lecture and laboratory practice. It allows students to demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills while achieving competence with common laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, making solutions, using aseptic techniques, and handling laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, and pipettes. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge in laboratory mathematics, safety, medical regulations, and medical ethics.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: Admission to the MLT program and MATH 143. Pre- or corequisites: ENGL 121, BIOL 101, and CHEM 101

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate and evaluate proper techniques when performing venipuncture and capillary puncture
   procedures – with emphasis on personal safety.
2. 2. Demonstrate proper handling of patients/specimens and evaluate situations that may cause adverse
   issues.
3. 3. Demonstrate skill with the microscope, centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment.
4. 4. Demonstrate competence with laboratory mathematics and quality control.
5. 5. Comply with laboratory safety protocols by demonstrating proper technique in using pipettes and other
   products to make solutions and calculate analytical concentrations.
6. 6. Discuss and interpret medical regulations.
7. 7. Discuss and analyze topics in medical ethics.
8. 8. Demonstrate proper educational techniques by creating and giving a formal class presentation.
9. 9. Perform basic research using a computer and demonstrate findings.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate and evaluate proper techniques when performing venipuncture and capillary puncture
   procedures – with emphasis on personal safety.
2. 2. Demonstrate proper handling of patients/specimens and evaluate situations that may cause adverse
   issues.
3. 3. Demonstrate skill with the microscope, centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment.
4. 4. Demonstrate competence with laboratory mathematics and quality control.
5. 5. Comply with laboratory safety protocols by demonstrating proper technique in using pipettes and other
   products to make solutions and calculate analytical concentrations.
6. 6. Discuss and interpret medical regulations.
7. 7. Discuss and analyze topics in medical ethics.
8. 8. Demonstrate proper educational techniques by creating and giving a formal class presentation.
9. 9. Perform basic research using a computer and demonstrate findings.