MLS 4200 - Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students admitted to the BS in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. Second of two courses covering essential practices related to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of the clinical chemistry laboratory service. Lectures focus on the pathophysiology of a variety of diseases including diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, various endocrine disorders including thyroid disease, and on the specialized services of the clinical chemistry lab including toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and molecular diagnostics. The use of molecular techniques with interest in instrumentation and evolving technology are discussed in detail. Laboratory exercises facilitate student skill development performing assays and correlating test results to states of health and disease. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $151 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use effective written and oral communication skills that ensure accurate reporting of test results in the clinical chemistry laboratory. 2. Adhere to the safety and governmental regulations and standards applicable to clinical chemistry laboratory. 3. Perform appropriate quality control measures for instrumentation and evaluate correctly the acceptability of quality control and test result data. 4. Demonstrate competency performing a select range of tests studied in this course. 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of molecular biology and identify molecular techniques used in contemporary clinical chemistry laboratory. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. FA

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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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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