MEA0573

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MEA0573 - Lab Proc for Medical Assist - 4.15 Credit Hours

Subject Code

MEA

Course Number

0573

Course Title

Laboratory Procedures for Medical Assisting

Course Description

This course equips students with essential knowledge and skills for performing routine laboratory procedures in a clinical setting. Students will learn to interpret and adhere to safety signs, symbols, and labeling to maintain a safe work environment. The course covers quality control protocols for CLIA-waived testing, including the identification of acceptable and unacceptable control results and the appropriate corrective actions when test results fall outside established parameters. Hands-on training includes proper specimen collection techniques as well as basic laboratory testing with accuracy, safety, and compliance.

Semesters Offered

Spring

Prerequisite(s)

HCP 0001, MEA 0002, MEA 0501, MEA 0521

Corequisite(s)

MEA 0543, MEA 0581, MEA 0530

4.15

Number Of Repeats

1