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MEDA 1002 - Laboratory Techniques II

Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture 4Lab 2
Course Description: This course is a continuation of physician’s office laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, hematology procedures, blood chemistries, and specialty laboratory tests. Students will prepare patients and assist the physician with office/ambulatory surgery followed by sanitizing, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical/office instruments and equipment. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): MEDA 1001  and MEDA 1011  with grades of C or higher and concurrently enrolled in MEDA 1012 . Restriction: Must be accepted into the Medical Assistant Program.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Phlebotomy
  2. Hematology procedures
  3. Blood chemistries
  4. Specialty laboratory tests
  5. Office/ambulatory surgery
  6. Office instruments/equipment

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan.
  2. describe the normal function of each body system.
  3. identify CLIA waived tests associated with common diseases.
  4. identify body systems.
  5. identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system.
  6. instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment.
  7. list major organs in each body system.
  8. perform patient screening using established protocols.
  9. perform: venipuncture; capillary puncture.
  10. perform a quality control measure.
  11. analyze healthcare results as reported in graphs and tables.
  12. define the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: surgical asepsis.
  13. differentiate between normal and abnormal test results.
  14. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment.
  15. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care.
  16. maintain lab test results using flow sheets.
  17. obtain specimens and perform: CLIA-waived hematology test; CLIA-waived chemistry test; CLIA-waived immunology test.
  18. reassure patient of the accuracy of the test results.
  19. show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed.
  20. demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps; regulated wastes.
  21. document patient care accurately in the medical record.
  22. explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure.
  23. perform dressing change.
  24. perform handwashing.
  25. perform within a sterile field.
  26. prepare a sterile field.
  27. report relevant information concisely and accurately.
  28. select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE).
  29. demonstrate proper use of: sharps disposal containers.


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