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Aug 06, 2026
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MAP 221 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 1
1.5 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 15
Course Description:
This course presents basic medical laboratory procedures performed in ambulatory healthcare settings relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. The course begins with an introduction to the basic principles of medical asepsis and disinfection. Students will gain the knowledge of proper handwashing techniques, and how to properly disinfect. The course will introduce students to the lab, its departments, and regulatory agencies. The course concludes with the basics of medical microbiology, including common infectious diseases, specimens for testing, methods of infectious disease prevention, and how to perform CLIA waived microbiology testing. The course encourages the 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 first course of a two-semester sequence.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Assistant Program.
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
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