I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Laboratory Techniques II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1125
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course builds on laboratory skills learned from Laboratory Techniques I. Emphasis will focus on basic microbiology, including setting up slides for microscopic analysis of urine and blood, streaking culture plates, performing complete hematology tests. Students will be responsible for obtaining specimens, testing, and learning to prepare specimens to be sent to an independent laboratory. It is important for medical assistants to be qualified to perform laboratory procedures accurately.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1125 - Laboratory Techniques II
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MEDA 1120 | Laboratory Techniques I | 3 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1125 - Laboratory Techniques II
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
MDAS 1222 Laboratory Skills II
|
4
|
|
Anoka Technical College, Anoka
|
MAST 1035 Laboratory II
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Provide appropriate explanation of laboratory testing collection procedures to patients. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Complete a laboratory requisition; including reviewing the initial order, obtaining and processing the specimen, and completing paperwork using correct documentation. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform laboratory tests using appropriate laboratory equipment. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Apply principles of standard precautions and infection control.
|
|
|
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
|
|
|
Correctly perform all required laboratory procedures to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
|
|
|
Conduct work within scope of education, training and ability.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Hematology
A. Hematologic Tests
B. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates
C. Automated Hematology
|
|
II. Basic Microbiology
A. The Medical Assistant’s Role in the Microbiology Laboratory
B. Microbiology
C. Equipment
D. Safety When Handling Microbiology Specimens
E. Quality Control
F. Collection Procedures
G. Microscopic Examination of Bacteria
H. Culture Media
I. Microbiology Culture
J. Rapid Identification Systems
K. Sensitivity Testing
L. Parasitology
M. Mycology
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
The laboratory sessions will involve practice and production of required work products to demonstrate proficiency of required competencies/skills related to the above outlined topics.
|
|
I. Hematology
A. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
B. Complete Blood Count
C. Cholesterol Testing
|
|
II. Microbiology
A. Obtaining a Throat Specimen for Culture
B. Obtaining a Urine Specimen for Culture
C. Wet Mount and Hanging Drop Slide Preparations
D. Performing Strep Throat Testing
E. Performing Infectious Mononucleosis Testing
F. Instructing Patient on Obtaining a Fecal Specimen
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Laboratory Techniques II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1125
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course builds on laboratory skills learned from Laboratory Techniques I. Emphasis will focus on basic microbiology, including setting up slides for microscopic analysis of urine and blood, streaking culture plates, performing complete hematology tests. Students will be responsible for obtaining specimens, testing, and learning to prepare specimens to be sent to an independent laboratory. It is important for medical assistants to be qualified to perform laboratory procedures accurately.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1125 - Laboratory Techniques II
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MEDA 1120 | Laboratory Techniques I | 3 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1125 - Laboratory Techniques II
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
MDAS 1222 Laboratory Skills II
|
4
|
|
Anoka Technical College, Anoka
|
MAST 1035 Laboratory II
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Provide appropriate explanation of laboratory testing collection procedures to patients. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Complete a laboratory requisition; including reviewing the initial order, obtaining and processing the specimen, and completing paperwork using correct documentation. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform laboratory tests using appropriate laboratory equipment. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Apply principles of standard precautions and infection control.
|
|
|
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
|
|
|
Correctly perform all required laboratory procedures to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
|
|
|
Conduct work within scope of education, training and ability.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Hematology
A. Hematologic Tests
B. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates
C. Automated Hematology
|
|
II. Basic Microbiology
A. The Medical Assistant’s Role in the Microbiology Laboratory
B. Microbiology
C. Equipment
D. Safety When Handling Microbiology Specimens
E. Quality Control
F. Collection Procedures
G. Microscopic Examination of Bacteria
H. Culture Media
I. Microbiology Culture
J. Rapid Identification Systems
K. Sensitivity Testing
L. Parasitology
M. Mycology
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
The laboratory sessions will involve practice and production of required work products to demonstrate proficiency of required competencies/skills related to the above outlined topics.
|
|
I. Hematology
A. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
B. Complete Blood Count
C. Cholesterol Testing
|
|
II. Microbiology
A. Obtaining a Throat Specimen for Culture
B. Obtaining a Urine Specimen for Culture
C. Wet Mount and Hanging Drop Slide Preparations
D. Performing Strep Throat Testing
E. Performing Infectious Mononucleosis Testing
F. Instructing Patient on Obtaining a Fecal Specimen
|