MLTS 251 Chemistry Clinical Practice
Chemistry Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring chemistry laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid clinical analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem- solving, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance.
Hours Weekly
1 hour theory, 8 hours clinical weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Perform laboratory procedures in compliance with protocols utilized in a clinical chemistry laboratory.
- 2. Compare and interpret normal versus abnormal results.
- 3. Evaluate the need for follow-up testing when abnormal results are encountered.
- 4. Demonstrate compliance with professional and safety protocols.
- 5. Evaluate pre- and post-analytical processes encountered in the clinical laboratory.
Course Objectives
- 1. Perform laboratory procedures in compliance with protocols utilized in a clinical chemistry laboratory.
- 2. Compare and interpret normal versus abnormal results.
- 3. Evaluate the need for follow-up testing when abnormal results are encountered.
- 4. Demonstrate compliance with professional and safety protocols.
- 5. Evaluate pre- and post-analytical processes encountered in the clinical laboratory.