MLAB 1350 Medical Lab Assistant Seminar

2 lecture hours Credit Hour(s)

Interpersonal skills for medical lab assistants are discussed, including basic concepts of communication, stress management, professional behavior, legal implications, current issues a review of MLA principles and procedures, and a comprehensive examination.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Comply with appropriate laboratory safety and infection control procedures when collecting and processing blood specimens.
Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and other health professional staff.
Perform waived and point-of-care testing in the laboratory.
Understand the principles and practices of performing Quality control and Quality assurance procedures in the laboratory.
Comply with appropriate laboratory safety and infection control procedures when collecting/handling and processing blood specimens.

Prerequisite(s): MLAB 1301 MLAB 1302
Corequisite(s): MLAB 1501 MLAB 1502
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.