MLS 3330 - Clinical Chemistry

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students in the Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Science professional program. : Basic concepts and techniques in clinical chemistry and quality control utilizing manual and automated laboratory procedures. Instrumentation background and use will be discussed. Emphasis on blood and body fluid assessments of carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen testing, electrolytes, acid/base balance, lipids, hemoglobin, and electrophoresis. Laboratory section will facilitate student learning by students applying theory to laboratory assays. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $147 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills that ensure accurate reporting of test results in the clinical chemistry laboratory. 2. Skillfully perform and interpret manual and automated clinical chemistry tests studied in this course on blood, serum, plasma, and other body fluids. 3. Comply with safety and governmental regulations and standards applicable to clinical chemistry laboratory. 4. Evaluate correctly the acceptability of quality control and test result data. 5. Perform a variety of mathematical calculations and apply statistical functions to interpret test results associated with clinical chemistry testing. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science Program in Medical Laboratory Science. FA

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Historical Version(s):

08/20/2012 - 08/14/2017 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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