MDA 1170 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures

Institution:

Oakland Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to give the medical assisting student practical experience in the collection and handling of various specimens and in the performance and interpretation of tests done in the physician's office. These include Gram staining, initial culture taking, basic microbe identification, routine urinalysis, hematology, and other basic lab tests. Emphasis will be placed on patient contact orientation, contamination of specimens, patient education prior to testing, and explanation of results. Course/lab fees

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oaklandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(248) 341-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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