MLAB 2362 Clinical III
 

MLAB 2362 CLINICAL - CLINICAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students are assigned to a hospital or clinical laboratory and rotate through assigned departments to meet established clinical objectives. This course is a continuation of MLAB 2361. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.50 Skills: O Prerequisites: MLAB 2401. ( ) Course Type: W

COURSE GOALS

Successful completion of MLAB 2362 Clinical III requires that the student be able to do the following:

  1. Develop proficiency in the clinical objectives of each rotation to which assigned by reviewing basic principles and procedures and, openly demonstrating organizational and technical skills.
  2. Demonstrate initiative by reviewing course materials prior to and during the rotation, asking questions to advance understanding, research areas of weakness, and asking for additional work as needed.
  3. Understand the importance of punctuality and attendance at each day of clinical as demonstrated by a good attendance record and promptly notifying the MLT faculty and, if applicable, the clinical facility of any absences or tardiness.
  4. Demonstrate professional behavior by maintaining a strong positive attitude, exhibiting a proactive attitude in developing the competencies required, developing and using good professional judgment in all matters concerning laboratory safety and interaction with patients, specimens, hospital/clinic staff, faculty and fellow students.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of the many needs/requirements of the clinical laboratory through awareness of the departmental workloads, maintaining accurate records, restocking supplies as necessary and cleaning up work area at the completion of clinical activities.
  6. Maintain a safe laboratory environment by adhering to all applicable safety regulations as presented throughout the MLT Program which include, but not limited to, appropriate disinfection of work area, maintaining a neat, uncluttered, work area, wearing of appropriate PPE, and reporting hazards observed.

Last Update: June 16, 2009
Web Author: Terry Kotrla, MS, MT(ASCP)BB
Original publication date: January 2008
Comments: kotrla@austincc.edu