MLAB Medical Lab Technician

Introduction to medical laboratory science, structure, equipment, and philosophy.

An introductory course in clinical parasitology, mycology, and virology. A study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites, fungi and viruses and the practical application of laboratory procedures, quality control, quality assurance and safety.

An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety.

An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety.

The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, both manual and automated; red blood cells and white blood cells maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases.

A comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply apecialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

An introduction to the principles, procedures physiological basis, and significance of testing performed in Clinical Chemistry. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique, electrolytes and acid-based balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology and chemical analysis of body fluids.

A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory techniques and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group and Rh typing, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, and donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Included in this course is a study of the theory and applciation of basic immunology including the principles of serological procedures.

Instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results.

A health related work based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Weekly site visits are conducted by the college faculty.