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Course Outline for
MLT1225 — Biological Fluids
Credits:
Description:
2 (1/1/0)
This is an introductory course for Medical Laboratory Technician
students. The course is an overview of the urinary system including
abnormalities and diseases. The course also covers collection, handling,
storage and analysis of urine. The course also Includes study of other
body fluids including cerebral spinal fluid, amniotic fluid, serous fluid,
synovial fluid, sputum, semen and feces.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the MLT program AND MLT1115
OR
MLT1114 AND MLT1113 AND Admission to the MLT program
Corequisites:
(None)
Competencies:
1. Demonstrate standard safety practices when handling, collecting and
analyzing specimens.
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys.
3. List handling and preservative techniques for urine, feces, spinal fluid,
synovial fluid, amniotic fluid, seminal fluid and serous fluid.
4. Describe the composition of urine, feces, spinal fluid, synovial fluid,
amniotic fluid, seminal fluid and serous fluid.
5. Categorize the origin of urine, feces, spinal fluid, synovial fluid,
amniotic fluid, seminal fluid and serous fluid.
6. Analyze urine, feces, spinal fluid, synovial fluid, amniotic fluid, seminal
fluid and serous fluid.
7. Interpret the analysis of urine, feces, spinal fluid, synovial fluid,
amniotic fluid, seminal fluid and serous fluid in health and disease.
8. Evaluate quality assurance and quality control involved in urine and
body fluid analysis.
Goal Areas:
(None)
Approved: 4-5-2016
Downloaded: 8-3-2017
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