Course Overview
Apply theory and laboratory practices to correlate knowledge of clinical chemistry to patient test results and determine the validity of testing data based on sample acceptability criteria, quality assurance/ quality control criteria, and the correlation of test results with patient symptoms, diagnosis, and other related analyte concentrations. Gain knowledge and skills in handling priority testing and critical alert values. New concepts, topics and methods of analysis emphasized in the lectures are practiced in the laboratory sessions. Through various simulation activities, both self-directed and cooperative learning will be used to evaluate clinically relevant case studies and laboratory scenarios. Evaluation of learning is conducted through a range of theory based written assessments, and practical laboratory and skills demonstrations.
Prerequisite(s)
- MLSC 2315 AND All Term 2 courses
Credits
5.5
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate further safe work practices by applying standard precautions, laboratory hygiene, infection control practices and use of personal protective equipment and laboratory safety devices.
- Build on analytical processes utilizing light measuring, electrochemical, osmometry, and point of care systems.
- Describe and perform analytical techniques utilizing reflectance and immunoassay methods.
- Maintain and operate automated chemistry instrumentation according to standard operating procedures.
- Illustrate proficiency in dilution techniques with various laboratory pipettes and solution preparation techniques.
- Perform and interpret macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis
- Evaluate and discuss analytical quality requirements to ensure accuracy of laboratory results by applying pre-examination, examination, and post-examination checks.
- Identify potential sources of analytical error or limitations and employ corrective action.
- Apply analytical method principles that assess additional organ system functions learned in term 1
- Conduct appropriate action according to established protocols when patient results are identified as critical, implausible, out of analytical range, and/or priority testing is required.
- Validate, document, interpret, and correlate patient test results with clinical conditions and initiate any follow-up testing prior to reporting.
- Interact using effective communication, interpersonal skills, and team skills to maintain professional relationships.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Clinical Chemistry 2 (MLSC 2325) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
Diploma Full-time
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