Define disease states, etiologies, identifiable characteristics, and vocabulary specific to course.
Correlate laboratory tests with organ systems, anatomical and physiological functions, patient clinical presentation, treatments, and common disease states.
Describe principles, methodologies, clinical significance, and reference ranges, as well as proper specimen collection, handling, transport, and storage techniques for common and specialized laboratory tests.
Identify laboratory safety equipment and explain lab safety protocol related to use of lab equipment and disposal of laboratory waste.
Demonstrate safe and proper use of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to: microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and other specialized instrumentation.
Safely perform and practice procedures and techniques related to laboratory tests.
Employ critical thinking skills to analyze results as they relate to physiological functions, patient clinical presentation, and common disease states.
Course Description Provides experience in serological testing on specimens from hospital patients using current methodologies.