MDCA 1352 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures
Application of governmental health care guidelines. Includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory testing.
Semester Hours
3
Lecture Hours
2
Lab Hours
4
Prerequisite
Completion of the MA Basic Certificate
End-of-Course Outcomes
Demonstrate venipuncture and skin puncture technique; demonstrate compliance with Universal Standards and Precautions based on OSHA guidelines; perform CLIA- waived laboratory tests; label and handle all biologic specimens; use equipment including calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting; demonstrate quality assurance and quality control procedures.