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College of Allied Health

Course Syllabus

Course #MSS144 - Medical Laboratory Procedures I

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This is a class designed to introduce the student to the clinical aspects of their profession. Some areas covered include training in vital signs, pulmonary function testing, asepsis/infection control, and sterile procedures in which third-party simulations will be utilized for application. Students will address nutrition and special dietary needs of patients. Body systems specific to content will be reviewed and assessed.

Course Prerequisite or Corequisite:

BIO133

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify concepts of medical asepsis and infection control.
  2. Prepare and assist with physical examinations.
  3. Identify and perform basic concepts of pulmonary function testing.
  4. Prepare and assist with minor office surgeries demonstrating sterile technique.
  5. Instruct patient according to special dietary needs and concerns.
  6. Demonstrate vital signs through simulations.
  7. Identify various body systems as applicable to content.
  8. Demonstrate adherence with OSHA bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Assessment of Outcomes

See course outline for details

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W — Withdrawal during 1st 7 weeks
WF — Withdrawal failing after 7 weeks
NF — Failing – not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program)-Specific Information

See course outline.

Date of last review: Fall 2022