INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL LABORATORY PROFESSION

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Introduces the student to the functions and duties of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and compares and contrasts these duties to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Topics such as clinical laboratory safety, regulatory agencies, infection control policies, standard operating procedures, and professional communication will be presented. The student will learn medical terminology,patient's bill of rights, pre-analytical evaluation of specimens, the laboratory information and data management systems.