CLB-466 PREPARATORY LAB PRACTICUM I
These companion courses introduce the Medical Technology student to the principles of proper clinical laboratory practice. A practical laboratory environment is provided in which students are afforded a "hands-on" learning experience in preparation for the Medical Technology Specialization's required Clinical Experience rotations (CLB 480, 485, and 490). Preparatory Lab Practicum I presents laboratory safety to the student and also includes general lab skills including (but not limited to): microscopy (light, fluorescent and stereo), pipetting, pipette breakdown and calibrations, and use of balances. Include laboratory specific section practicums include Coagulation, Hematology, and Immunohematology (Blood Banking) including (but not limited to): H&E stain and hematology special stains, manual hematology methods, automated coagulation testing, ABO and Rh tube testing, and antibody screening. PREREQUISITES: BIO 104 & BIO 104L, CHE 111 & CHE 111L, CHE 152 & CHE 152L, CLB 427, BIO 253 & BIO 253L