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2023-2024 General Catalog 
    
2023-2024 General Catalog
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MAP 226 - Medical Laboratory Procedures II


1.5 Credits
Course Description:
This course expands on basic medical laboratory procedures presented in MAP 221 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 1 , with emphasis on urinalysis, hematology, and chemistry relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of the basics of each department, specimens needed for testing, and how to perform the CLIA waived testing in each department. Students will also learn how to perform and collect specimens by capillary puncture and venipuncture. The course encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking, and to incorporate knowledge gained into the performance of course competencies. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life and career decisions. This course is the second course of a two-semester sequence.

Prerequisites:  MAP 221  
Course Fees: None



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