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2023-2024 Catalog 
    
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MLT 251 - Clinical Experience I


Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 12 Credits: 5

Description: This course provides an integrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): Take MLT 210  and MLT 131  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 website
Required Materials:
  • Each student will be required to attend OSHA and HIPPA training at one of the clinical facilities or complete OSHA and 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 their person at all times.
  • Prior to entering a Health and Human Services program each student must submit the specific Required Tests/Immunizations Documentation and Medical History forms with appropriate information documented and signed by their physician
  • At the beginning of the second year of training, each student must be retested 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:
The final course grade for MLT 251 will be made up of 1 major and 1 minor rotation grade.

An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students must master all MLT 251 student learning outcomes in order to receive an overall passing grade in this course.

  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 Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2023-2024