MED 116 - Medical Office Lab Procedures II

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course includes the study of laboratory techniques commonly used in physicians’ offices and other facilities.

Course Topics:

Proficiency in Immunological Tests
Proficiency in Microbiology
Proficiency in Phlebotomy Technique
Proficiency in Clinical Chemistry Tests

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
Personal protective equipment

Masks
Goggles
face shields
Protective clothing
Latex gloves

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify and demonstrate proficiency in immunological tests performed in the medical office.
Identify and demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques used in microbiology.
Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy technique.
Identify and demonstrate proficiency in clinical chemistry tests performed in the medical office.
Identify human fluids that may be used in chemical analysis.
Identify the basic structures of the circulatory system.
Recognize the reasons why collection and transportation of specimens are critical to testing microbial specimens.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021