3credit hour(s)Prerequisite:COMM 2120 + HIT 1020 + (HLTH 1001 or HLTH 1003) + HLTH 1010 + MA 1010 Corequisite:MA 1020 + MA 1030 + MA 1092 + MA 1592 Introduces the Medical Assistant to their role in the clinic’s lab related to collection, testing, handling, processing and storage of specimens such as blood and urine, fecal samples and throat swabs. CLIA-waived tests, quality assurance and control, lab safety, patient preparation, EKGs and diagnostic equipment are also discussed.