MELT 1602 - Basic Lab Techniques

Institution:

Alexandria Technical & Community College

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Description:

This is an introductory course to the medical laboratory profession. Emphasis of this course includes safety, universal precautions, infection control, first aid, and OSHA requirements. A discussion of the role of the medical laboratory technician and other healthcare personnel is presented. Other topics include chemical and water quality, laboratory glassware, basic laboratory equipment, quality assurance, quality control, ordering laboratory supplies, laboratory information systems, and laboratory math. Learners maintain quality control records in the laboratory. This course is a corequisite or prerequisite to all other MELT courses.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.alextech.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 762-0221

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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