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MLAB 1111: Professional Practice
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Medical Lab Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of Medical Laboratory Assistant in the public and private laboratory sectors. Medical-legal, ethical and professional approaches to work are discussed. Safe laboratory practices, including infection control, electrical and fire safety as well as WHMIS are described and practised in a laboratory setting. Other topics include quality assurance programs, purchasing and inventory control systems as well as reception and clerical skills. Preparation for employment is also included in this course.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the role of the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in a medical laboratory.
- Describe the organization and functions of the medical laboratory.
- Explain medical-legal, ethical and professional standards required as an employee in a medical laboratory.
- Perform the duties of a MLA using approved safety and infection control standards.
- Describe quality assurance programs used in medical laboratories.
- Use purchasing and inventory control systems used in medical laboratories.
- Perform reception and clerical skills required in medical laboratories.
- Prepare for employment as a medical laboratory assistant in a medical laboratory.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 90
Total Hours: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
This course includes lectures, assignments, group work and laboratory exercises.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Exam |
50 |
2 exams, each worth 25% |
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Other |
20 |
Group Project |
Course topics
- Role of the MLA in the Medical Laboratory
- Organization and functions of the Medical Laboratory
- Safety & Infection Control
- Legal, Ethical and Professional Standards
- Quality Assurance Programs
- Purchasing & Inventory Control
- Reception & Clerical Skills
- Employment Preparation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.