1credit hour(s)Prerequisite:COMM 2120 + HIT 1020 + HLTH 1010 + MA 1010 Pre- or corequisite: (HLTH 1001 or HLTH 1003) Corequisite:MA 1020 + MA 1030 + MA 1092 + MA 1520 Provides hands-on practice of specimen collection, processing CLIA-waived tests in the clinical laboratory; setting up and assisting with multiple screening tests, and sterilizing equipment. Special attention is placed on empathy for the patient’s concerns, critical thinking skills, quality control, documentation, and laboratory safety.