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MEDICAL ASSISTANT LAB PROCEDURES (MDCA 1052)

Term: 2024-2025 Quarter 1

Faculty

David Christopher Simpson
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (9/9/2024 - 10/30/2024) Location: ALL ALL 115

Description

Application of governmental health care guidlines. Includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Imrpovement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory testing.

Upon course completion, students will be able to: 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.