Schedule
Tue, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (3/4/2014 - 5/16/2014) Location: MAIN CLARK 3241
Wed, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (3/4/2014 - 5/16/2014) Location: MAIN CLARK B227
Description
(60 HRS)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in MA program
All Term I and Term II courses
No transfer credit accepted.
This course introduces the student to basic laboratory skills emphasizing waived tests normally performed in a medical office lab. Emphasis is placed on point-of-care testing and quality control processes related to POCT. The course will cover proper specimen collection, handling, processing, and performance of tests on laboratory specimens. Specimen collection includes venipuncture and capillary draws. All procedures conform to CLIA???88, OSHA, and CLSI standards