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  • MLAB 1311: Urinalysis and Body Fluids

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    An introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis, including the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, and physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids. Learning Outcomes: The student will evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens; perform a routine urinalysis and explain the principles of each test; and describe the composition, formation, and function of selected body fluids. The student will exhibit an understanding of the anatomy and functions of the renal system; and evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlated test results with patient condition(s). Co-requisite: MLAB 1201.
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  • MLAB 1331: Parasitology/Mycology

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    A study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures. Learning Outcomes: The student will discuss basic morphology and physiology of parasites and fungi; classify parasites and fungi; and perform appropriate quality control procedures. The student will perform appropriate laboratory techniques used in the processing of specimens and identification of parasites and fungi; and evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate test results with patient condition(s). Co-requisite: MLAB 2534.
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  • MLAB 1335: Immunology/Serology

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures. Learning Outcomes: The student will discuss the principles involved in the immune response; describe the structure, function, and characteristics of immunoglobulins; and describe the principles of and perform serological tests. The student will evalu- ate laboratory test outcomes and relate serology tests to disease or condition associated with each test; and evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens. Co-requisite: MLAB 2431.
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  • MLAB 1361: Clinical Rotation I-Medical Lab Technician

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/ industry; and demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, and interpersonal and teamwork skills communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. Key Concepts: Students will be provided with clinical experiences to gain proficiency and competence in the performance of diagnostic examinations and techniques in clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, phlebotomy, and urinalysis. Students must demonstrate compliance with standard Quality Assurance programs, specimen processing, and care of equipment. Prerequisites: MLAB1311, MLAB 1201, MLAB 1415, MLAB 2401 and PLAB 1223.
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  • MLAB 1391: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    This course emphasizes the emerging technologies utilized in the diagnosis of and the treatment of disease states and/or conditions. Instrumentation utilized will be included in the discussion. Diagnostic case studies will be presented as a means of reviewing pertinent information for the laboratory clinician. Learning Outcomes: The student will demonstrate the ability to correlate information into a cohesive presentation of a disease process; correlate information obtained from emerging technologies to prove or disprove a diagnosis; and troubleshoot a procedure for possible errors. Prerequisites: All freshman and sophomore MLAB coursework; Co-requisites: MLAB 2362 and MLAB 2338.
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  • MLAB 1415: Hematology

    4.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, both manual and automated; red blood cells and white blood cells maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases. Learning Outcomes: Perform basic laboratory techniques used in the hematology section; identify principles and procedures of hematology tests to include sources of error and clinical significance of results; and evaluate normal and abnormal erythrocyte morphology and related diseases. Evaluate normal and abnormal leukocyte morphology and related diseases; and perform routine hematology tests to include a CBC and peripheral smear evaluation. Corequisite: MLAB 1227.
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  • MLAB 2338: Advanced Topics in Medical Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    This course examines the integration of all areas of the clinical laboratory and correlates laboratory test data with diagnostic applications and pathophysiology using critical thinking skills. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of clinical laboratory tests and correlate laboratory test data to diagnosis and treatment of disease. Prerequisites:All freshman and sophomore MLAB coursework: Co-requisites: MLAB 2362 and MLAB 1391.
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  • MLAB 2362: Clinical Rotation II-Medical Lab Technician

    3.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/ industry; and demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, and interpersonal and teamwork skills communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. Key Concepts: Students will be provided with clinical experiences to gain proficiency and competence in the performance of diagnostic examinations and techniques in immunohematology-transfusion service, serology; microbiology-including parasitology and mycology; and special chemistry. Students must demonstrate compliance with standard Quality Assurance programs, specimen processing, and care of equipment. Prerequisite: MLAB 1331, MLAB 1335, MLAB 1361, MLAB 2431, and MLAB 2534.
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  • MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry

    4.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory techniques, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function and toxicology. Learning Outcomes; The student will exhibit a knowledge of human body chemistry levels under healthy and abnormal conditions; evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens; and explain and perform procedures routinely found in a clinical chemistry laboratory, including electrolytes, acid-base balance, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and liver, kidney, and endocrine functions. The student will evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate test results with patient condition(s). Co-requisite: MLAB 1415.
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  • MLAB 2431: Immunohematology

    4.00 Credits
    Laredo Community College

    Astudy of blood antigens and antibodies. Performance of routine blood banking procedures, including blood group and Rh typing, antibody screens antibody identification, cross matching, elution and absorption techniques. Learning Outcomes: The student will exhibit knowledge of blood group genetics, characteristics of the blood group systems, and the principle of immunology as they relate to immunohematology; evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens; list the requirements for the donation of blood; and describe the preparation, storage, and use of blood components. Using critical thinking skills, the student will evaluate laboratory test outcomes; select additional procedures to be performed; and correlate test results with patient conditions. The student will describe the principles of and perform routine blood bank tests, including blood group and Rh typing, antibody screen, antibody identification, and cross matching. Co-requisite: MLAB 1335.
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