MLT 210 - INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL LABORATORY PROFESSION

    Recent Professors
    R. Tena, J. Gonzales, T. Nguyen
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Introduces the student to the functions and duties of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and compares and contrasts these duties to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Topics such as clinical laboratory safety, regulatory agencies, infection control policies, standard operating procedures, and professional communication will be presented. The student will learn medical terminology,patient's bill of rights, pre-analytical evaluation of specimens, the laboratory information and data management systems.