MLTC 1160 — MLTC 1170 - Quality Assurance for Point of Care Laboratory Testing
This course is designed for health care workers who perform clinical laboratory tests that are waived tests in a physician's office or medical care center. The course includes laboratory safety (OSHA regulations), quality control procedures to ensure quality assurance, a detailed discussion on CLIA '88 waived tests and instruction on the performance of these tests. Students are provided with the technical knowledge and skills required for competent performance of waived laboratory procedures with increased reproducibility accuracy and precision. Note: Students must be enrolled in the Phlebotomy or Renal Dialysis program or receive permission of department to register. Course meets for 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours a week for 5 weeks. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours MLTC 1180 - Specimen Collection and Handling for Healthcare Professionals (1 Credit) This course covers the principles of specimen collection and handling. National standards are presented. Various specimen collection techniques are introduced to the health care professional, with emphasis on the importance of a properly collected specimen. Note: Students must be second-year students enrolled in RESP, XRAY, ADNU, LPNU, or RENL programs or receive permission of department to register. Course meets for 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours a week for 5 weeks. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours