MA 560 - Clinical Diagnostic Orientation

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

A laboratory course which is designed to provide the medical assistant with entrylevel skills in diagnostic laboratory orientation. Patient education for all procedures will be emphasized. Laboratory sessions provide practice in proper procedures for patient preparation, collection, handling, storage and/or transportation of clinical specimens; laboratory testing procedures including reference ranges and their clinical significance; quality control and aseptic practices. Fundamentals of the purposes and techniques including: special examination, recording of electrocardiogram, recording spirometry, administration of medications and phlebotomy are presented. Prerequisite or co-requisites: BI 149, BI 150, BI 151, BI 152, MA 555, BI 230, BI 231, MA 556, MA 557. F/S (N)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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