BMLS 301 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science (2)

An introduction to the MLS profession and the AHU program including the academic policies and accreditation, national boards, state licensing, CLIA and HIPPA regulations, and the laboratory standard of care. The clinical laboratory areas of hematology/coagulation, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood banking, immunology/serology, urinalysis/body fluids, and molecular diagnostics will be introduced. Specimen collection and processing, quality control, regulatory concepts, historical perspectives, professional ethics, and desirable personal attributes/characteristics are also introduced. Emphasis is placed on the MLS professional’s role in today’s healthcare systems, including the evaluation and communication of diagnostic data for providers to make quality patient care decisions.