MA 142 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Medical Assisting

Description:

Introduces Medical Assisting students to CLIA waived clinical laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory-care settings. Students acquire skills necessary to properly obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Basic laboratory principals are emphasized including quality assurance and safety requirements. Principals and techniques of commonly performed medical laboratory procedures are practiced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Pre or Corequisite: MA 140; BIOL 111 or 121 with grades of C or higher.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AH 105 & MA 143

Corequisites:

AH 105, MA 143

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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