CLTS 1030 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science

(2-2-0) 3 Credits UN

Orientation to roles of the clinical laboratorian in the medical laboratory, including: basic laboratory techniques, clinical laboratory specializations, laboratory organization, professional ethics, cultural competence, medical terminology, safety, quality assurance & quality control, glassware, equipment, and measurements used. Introduction to phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures along with appropriate specimen containers.
Pre-requisite(s): C or Better in LFEN 83 or 18 or better on ACT English, Compass English 68+, SAT English 430+; ACT Math score of 19 or better, or Compass Pre-Algebra score of 64+, or Compass Algebra score of 40+, or SAT Math score of 450+, or a grade of C or better in LFMA 83 Concurrency: CHEM 1030, CHEM 1031 Co-requisite(s): None