MDCA 1352 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures I

Institution:

Howard College

Subject:

Description:

MDCA Procedures depicted in the Current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, quality assurance, and quality control May include electrocardiogrphy Demonstrate proper venipuncture and skin puncture technique; demonstrate compliance with Universal/Standard Precautions and OSHA guidelines; properly perform hematocrit and glucose with a blood glucose meter; properly label and handle all biologic specimens; perform appropriate equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; demonstrate quality assurance and quality control procedures; and if appropriate, perform proper 12 lead electrocardiography Corequisites: MDCA 1309, MDCA 1164 NOTE: Upon successful completion of these courses, the student is eligible to submit application for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician certification examination with the American Medical Technologists Association Individuals who pass the examination are awarded the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.howardcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 264-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.