MAP 137 - Medical Lab Procedures

Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course is an introduction to the medical laboratory. Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of obtaining specimens and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing. The student will also know and adhere to protective practices for personal and patient safety.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MAP 138
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to perform basic Laboratory duties in the medical office.
Discuss the importance of the procedures in the medical office laboratory.
Identify the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing used in a medical office laboratory.