CLA 201 - Lab Safety, Ethics and Law

Institution:

Marshall University

Subject:

Clinical Assistant

Description:

Students will be introduced to laboratory safety practices, medical law as it relates to the laboratory field, as well as healthcare ethics. Student will be presented with information on appropriate laboratory techniques, the standard of operating practices of the clinical laboratory, along with federal, state and local safety regulations. Students will be introduced to contemporary ethical issues in the healthcare field. They will be presented with information regarding types of laws governing healthcare facilities, issues of confidentiality and consent, and professional liability. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have developed professional ethics and morals, strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage conflict resolution.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marshall.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 642-3463

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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