Urinalysis

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide Medical Technology students the knowledge and competencies required to perform a complete urinalysis in the clinical laboratory. The course includes urinalysis aspects related to the physical, clinical and microscopic nature of urine testing. It also covers the clinical-pathologic correlation of test results. TMED 4106 - Clinical Practice in Urinalysis/Parasitology. One (1) credit. Pre-requisites: TMED 4095, ZOME 6503. In this course, clinical practice experience in Parasitology/Urinalysis area at an affiliated institution is provided. The students will practice in a laboratory setting with patient’s samples applying principles of clinical laboratory science to perform, analyze and report analytical procedures. Emphasis will be given to experience working within a Total Quality Assurance Program and use of a Laboratory Information System.