MLT 285LB - Clinical Chemistry Lab

1.00 Credits, 3.00 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Perform fundamentals of chemistry in a clinical setting. Includes chemical substances, instruments, laboratory procedures, blood and urine chemistry abnormalities, and laboratory instrument computers and information systems.

Prerequisite(s): With a grade of B or better: BIO 205IN , and MAT 151 or assessment into MAT 189 .
Corequisite(s): MLT 285 .
Information: Students must be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Operate and maintain standardized procedures for chemistry instrumentation.
Perform common laboratory procedures and correlate results with disease states and clinical significance for a variety of biochemical substances such as electrolytes, enzymes, tumor markers, and pharmaceuticals.
Apply basic statistical calculations to analyze quality control data, and to determine reliability of clinical chemistry assays in the chemistry laboratory (Westgard Rules); and perform standardized procedures for chemistry using basic instrumentation, including electrophoresis, enzymatic spectrophotometry, and other analytical methods.
Perform dilutions, titers, conversions, and other mathematical calculations for chemistry.
Improve critical thinking and organizational skills by attending class, completing assignments, and participating in problem solving discussions

Effective Term:
Fall 2023