MA 143 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques: Laboratory

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Medical Assisting

Description:

Introduces students to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived clinical laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory-care settings. This course is laboratory-focused and allows students to acquire the skills necessary to properly obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Basic laboratory principles are emphasized including quality assurance and safety requirements. Principles 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. Co-requisites: MA 142 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AH 105 & MA 142

Corequisites:

AH 105, MA 142

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

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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