TransfermaticMA at Saddleback College

    MA 212B - MEDICAL OFFICE LABORATORY PROCEDURES

    Recent Professors
    S. Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MA 212B
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students develop competency related to clinical laboratory procedures performed in the medical office including accurate specimen collection, patient preparation, performance of Point of Care Testing, equipment calibration, regulatory compliance including OSHA, CLIA and CDC guidelines. Students identify method of specimen collection, amount, lab testing and normal versus abnormal values. Students perform and demonstrate competency related to safe specimen collection including venipuncture and capillary puncture, performance of urine procedures, and collection and handling of body fluids for testing and culture in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:30am–1:20pm, Mon Wed 10:30am–1:35pm, Mon Wed 8:30am–10:15am, Thu 8:30am–1:20pm