This course introduces basic medical laboratory techniques. It will provide instruction in standard precautions, specimen collection, processing, and diagnostic testing. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of hematological diseases and disorders. Students will be taught the proper methods for blood specimen collection and will perform phlebotomy techniques, diagnostic procedures, basic neurological assessment, glucose testing, labeling the skin and understanding different type of burn treatments, instructing patients in mobility assistance, and performing spirometry testing.
Prerequisites
MAS110