| Credits: | 4 |
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| Description: | This course provides an introduction to diagnostic laboratory procedures performed in the clinical and medical laboratory environments. Principles of laboratory and electrocardiography procedures will be studied by observation, discussion and practice in the laboratory. Special emphasis is placed on collection, proper handling, including blood and body fluid restrictions and identification of specimens, basic hematology procedures, routine urinalysis, rapid strep, pregnancy tests and venipuncture for competency. |
| Notes: | This is a required course that must be successfully completed with a 78% or better to be awarded credit toward Advanced Medical Assistant degree. |