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HLUC 1125: Lab Foundations 2
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course builds on the theory and practice from Semester 1 and continues the study of laboratory tests from the Microbiology, Pathology Departments. Students will learn the procedures to order blood transfusion products, related services and the common lab tests from the BC Cancer Agency and BC Center for Disease Control. Students will further develop information literacy skills in class by creating and using their own resources to complete tasks accurately and safely on electronic or paper health records. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the role and responsibility of the health unit coordinator (HUC) in relation to the healthcare setting.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HLUC 1050.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the primary responsibilities of the Microbiology, Pathology, Blood Transfusion Services, BC Cancer Agency and BC Center for Disease Control agencies its personnel.
- Define specimens analyzed by Microbiology, Pathology, Blood Transfusion Services, BC Cancer Agency and BC Center for Disease Control agencies.
- Identify and correctly spell abbreviations and vocabulary used in lab tests.
- Distinguish between the components, classification and duration categories of laboratory orders.
- Demonstrate the procedures to accurately process laboratory orders using patient health records.
- Differentiate between the various health records, including electronic and paper based systems used to process laboratory orders.
- Apply information literacy skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking, when processing laboratory orders.
- Examine when to communicate with health care team members and departments as required to safely process laboratory orders.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussion, demonstrations, group activities, skill building exercises, simulation, case studies, and lab activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-=68%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
Short answer quizzes/tests. |
|
Exam |
35 |
Case study exam. |
|
Project |
30 |
Create personal resources (as per rubric) to demonstrate information literacy skills. |
Course topics
- Laboratory department and personnel Specimens Microbiology Pathology Blood Transfusion Services BC Cancer Agency BC Center for Disease Control Related medical terms and abbreviations
Learning resources
Gylys, B. A., & Masters R. (2019). Medical terminology simplified: A program learning approach by body system. F. A. Davis Company. (latest edition)
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
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.