MLT2133 — Clinical Application Chemistry
3 Credits Increased proficiency in chemistry. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab Fee. (PLO 6, 9) Collect, process and analyze medical chemistry specimens. (PLO 2, 6) Apply principles related to the use of laboratory information systems used in the medical chemistry department. (PLO 2, 6) Perform analytical tests on body fluids, cells, serum, plasma, and other substances tested in the department. (PLO 1, 6) Employ critical thinking skills in the recognition and correction of factors that affect methods and test results while following established guidelines. (PLO 1, 2) Recognize the clinical significance of laboratory procedures and treatment of disease. (PLO 1, 5) Apply critical thinking skills while performing and monitoring routine departmental quality control within established guidelines. Apply and encourage the use of the principles of laboratory safety, including Universal (Standard) Precautions. (PLO 1, 6) Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures. (PLO 6, 9, 10) Interpret laboratory test results as they relate to common disease states. (PLO 5) Construct a Quality Control chart based on Quality Control data. (PLO 6) Demonstrate a level of theoretical understanding and technical proficiency in all procedures sufficient to instruct and/or orient the novice student, employee, or instructor. (PLO 6) Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in performance of all proce
Prerequisites: MLT2015, MLT2024, MLT2032, MLT2034