MEDICAL OFFICE LABORATORY PROCEDURES

Catalog description

Students develop competency related to clinical laboratory procedures performed in the medical office including accurate specimen collection, patient preparation, performance of Point of Care Testing, equipment calibration, regulatory compliance including OSHA, CLIA and CDC guidelines. Students identify method of specimen collection, amount, lab testing and normal versus abnormal values. Students perform and demonstrate competency related to safe specimen collection including venipuncture and capillary puncture, performance of urine procedures, and collection and handling of body fluids for testing and culture in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.