MLTS 254 Microbiology Clinical Practice

Microbiology Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring microbiology laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of microbiologic clinical analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MLTS 203, MLTS 204, and PSYC 101

Corequisite

MLTS 251, MLTS 252, and MLTS 253

Hours Weekly

1 hour theory, 8 hours clinical weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Perform laboratory procedures in compliance with protocols utilized in a clinical microbiology
   laboratory.
2. 2. Compare and interpret normal versus abnormal results.
3. 3. Evaluate the need for follow-up testing when abnormal results are encountered.
4. 4. Demonstrate compliance with professional and safety protocols.
5. 5. Evaluate pre- and post-analytical processes encountered in the clinical laboratory.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Perform laboratory procedures in compliance with protocols utilized in a clinical microbiology
   laboratory.
2. 2. Compare and interpret normal versus abnormal results.
3. 3. Evaluate the need for follow-up testing when abnormal results are encountered.
4. 4. Demonstrate compliance with professional and safety protocols.
5. 5. Evaluate pre- and post-analytical processes encountered in the clinical laboratory.