MLS 2890R - Laboratory Internship

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

For students who intend to seek professional certification as a medical laboratory assistant, this course is an internship that provides practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills to perform the functions of a laboratory assistant in a contemporary accredited laboratory and further develop discipline-specific competencies. Repeatable up to 4 credits subject to graduation and program restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform and/or assist with a variety of waived and point-of-care laboratory tests, procedures, and protocols appropriate to the scope of practice of a career-entry medical laboratory assistant. 2. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the laboratory workplace. 3. Apply knowledge of infection control, governmental regulations, and safety practices to laboratory work situations. 4. Project an image of professionalism, respect the feelings and needs of others, protect the confidence of patient information, and never allow personal concerns and biases to interfere with the welfare of patients nor the work of colleagues. Prerequisite: MLS 1113 (Grade C or higher within the last 2 years or can be concurrently enrolled) and instructor permission required. SP

Credits:

1.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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