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May 09, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MEDL 213 - Clinical Immunohematology PREREQUISITES: MEDL 206 - Hematology Techniques II , MEDL 200 - Hemostasis Theory and Practice , MEDL 214 - Medical Chemistry , MEDL 203 - Immunohematology Techniques , MEDL 217 - Microbiology Concentrations , MEDL 279 - Clinical Pathology , and Program Chair Approval PROGRAM: Medical Laboratory Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 CLINICAL - NURSING HOURS MIN: 9 DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
Applications of principles and procedures used in blood banking in the hospital laboratory are taught in the clinical laboratory setting.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate and comply with proper safety procedures for the collection, handling, analysis, and disposal of Immunohematology specimens.
- Evaluate specimen acceptability as indicated by testing to be performed.
- Perform analytical tests on blood.
- Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated.
- Monitor quality control within predetermined limits and take appropriate corrective actions when QC data falls outside of established ranges.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or refer to appropriate sources for repairs.
- Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures.
- Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.
- Demonstrate competency in the principles of blood testing to include stat processing, confirmatory testing, and reflex testing.
- Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior with patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public in a clinical setting.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- General Lab Tasks
- Quality Control
- Specimen Processing
- Routine Testing as Available
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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