AHEL 120 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory
5 CR
Provides an overview of clinical laboratory assistant work including organizational structures, regulatory standards, quality assurance practices, and basic clinical laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL 101 , or completion of ENGL 92 or ENGL 93 with a C (2.0) or better.
Corequisite or Prerequisite: AHE 110 , AHE 120 , and BIOL 108 (or AHE 130 or BIOL 241 AND BIOL 242 ) with a C or better, or permission of Program Chair. See bellevuecollege.edu/ahe
Course Outcomes
- Describe the general structure, functions, and operation of a clinical laboratory and the roles and responsibilities of a clinical laboratory assistant.
- Apply laboratory safety and quality assurance procedures.
- Identify the laboratory tests associated with each clinical laboratory function.
- Apply skills in using an Laboratory Information System (LIS), quality control, and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing within the scope of practice of a CLA.
- Apply knowledge and skills for computerized laboratory systems.
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