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MLAB 1117: Medical Laboratory Computer Applications
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Medical Lab Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on the computer applications required by a MLA in a medical laboratory. Keyboarding skills are practised, data entry skills are performed and Laboratory Information Systems are used. Students also complete billing procedures for laboratory tests. Online resources that support the role of the MLA are accessed and used.
Credits
1.0
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:
- Keyboard a minimum of 40 gwpm.
- Perform data entry procedures.
- Use Laboratory Information Systems.
- Complete medical billing procedures for laboratory tests.
- Use online recourses applicable to the medical laboratory.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
This course includes lectures, keyboarding practise, assignments and on-line activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
Online assignments (8 assignments worth 5% each) |
|
Other |
35 |
Speed & Accuracy Studies |
|
Other |
25 |
Timed Writings |
Course topics
- Keyboarding
- Data Entry
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Medical Billing
- Online resources
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.