MA 221 - Clinical Procedures II

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Mt Hood Community College

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Credits 5 (2 Lecture - 6 Lab Hrs/Wk) - W This course provides the second-year medical assistant student with the theory and practice of CLIA '88-waived physician office laboratory (POL ) procedures. Students will learn to perform common POL tests that utilize pre-packaged, one-time use products as well as those needing more specific set-up. Areas of content include an introduction to the medical laboratory, safety and regulatory guidelines in the medical lab, hematology, urinalysis, basic microbiology, blood chemistry, immunology, and other specialty tests. Students will also study and practice various phlebotomy techniques. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" inMA116, MA118, MA220, MO114, MO115, BI121, and BI122.

Credits:

2.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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