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MLT 253 - Clinical Experience III


Class: 1 Lab: 12 Credits: 5
This course provides an inegrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory. 

Prerequisite(s): Take MLT 251  and MLT 252  with a minimum grade of “C”. 
Course Topics:
  • Performance of tests in areas of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Banking), Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.
  • Collecting blood samples via venous and capillary punctures.
  • Correlating laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment. 

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • Each student will be reqired to attend OSHA and HIPPA training at one of the clinical facilities or complete OSHA or HIPPA training on campus prior to beginning clinical training.
  • Students must wear a Photo ID while training at the clinical facility. The Photo ID is obtained in Admissions. The student must purchase a lanyard or clip to display the ID on his/her person at all times. 
  • Prior to entering a Health and Human Service program each student must submit the specific Require Tests/Immunimzations Documentation and Medical History forms with appropriate information documented and signed by his/her physician.
  • At the begining of the second year of training, each student must be restested for tuberculosis.
  • A criminal background investigation (CBI) and drug testing are required for each Health and Human Services student who has been accepted into a curriculum program of study with clinical experiences.
  • All students must wear clean, well-fitting scrubs to class and clinical. 

Grading System:
Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.

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


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with current academic and professional standards.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Blood Bank.
  3. Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Clinical Chemistry.
  4. Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Hematology and Hemastasis.
  5. Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology.
  6. Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Urinalysis.
  7. Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Blood Collection.

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


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2020-2021