MED LAB 100 — Medical Laboratory Techniques
This course introduces students to the medical laboratory field, focusing on fundamental principles and essential techniques used in laboratory practice. Emphasis is placed on mastering medical laboratory terminology, basic microscopy skills, accurate computations, laboratory safety protocols, and legal and ethical issues. Students will gain a foundational understanding of how these components contribute to effective specimen analysis and patient care, preparing them for more advanced laboratory studies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.