CMA 210 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

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Description:

This competency-based course teaches the skills necessary for the performance of selected laboratory procedures. Students will learn hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and chemistry as it pertains to the laboratory. Students will also learn microscopic examination skills, gram staining, urinalysis testing, blood typing, pregnancy testing, and various CLIA waved laboratory testing procedures performed in the physician's office. Students will practice how to obtain samples and follow up on patient test results. Risk management, quality control, HIPAA, infection control in the lab, safety, and universal precautions are stressed. *** This course will be front-loaded with lecture and practice. The second half of the semester will require the student to complete 50 hours of clinical experience.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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