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HTEC 183
Clinical Microbiology Practicum
Course Description
This practicum provides entry-level clinical laboratory practice/experience in the department of microbiology with an emphasis on technique, accuracy, and precision. Different instrumentation will be introduced as well as bench/manual methods and competence will be evaluated based on final clinical evaluations. This practicum will take place at a clinical affiliate site that will be facilitated by the MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) Program.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Perform analytical procedures safely and accurately in Clinical Microbiology identifying normal and abnormal lab tests and factors affecting results and take appropriate action.
Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
- Weekly Lab Hours: 18
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Not transferable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- HTEC 83 and HTEC 83A
- Corequisite(s)
- Advisory(ies)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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