College of Allied Health
Course Syllabus
MSS234 - Medical Laboratory Procedures II
Credit Hours: 4
Course Description
The primary focus of this course is for the student to learn and practice procedures used in the clinical setting to include those concerning the care and use of the microscope, methods of specimen collection, blood counts and differential smears, hematology, and blood chemistries.
Course Prerequisites
BO133, MSS144, and MSS154
Course Prerequisites
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify basic care and use of the microscope
- Identify theories and methodology for performing basic diagnostic testing
- Apply adequate specimen collection and processing techniques after giving patient instructions relative to laboratory testing procedures
- Demonstrate thorough patient charting in medical record as a result from testing performed
- Evaluate supply order needs
- Obtain specimens and perform CLIA waived testing in hematology and chemistry
Assessment of Outcomes
Specified on the course schedule/outline, See the course outline for detail.s.
- Tests
- Clinical Competencies
- Final Exam
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Research Paper/Special Projects
Grading System
| Letter Grade |
Range |
Definition |
| 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 weeks 1 - 7 |
| WF |
— |
Withdrawal failing after week 7 |
| 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
Students must successfully complete all required individual competencies prior to completing this course. In some courses, additional programmatic competency evaluation is required. With CAAHEP programmatic requirements, students are required to demonstrate competency by achieving a minimum of 80% on the designated course competencies. Students who score less than 80% on the competencies will not pass the class regardless of their grade status on other items in the course. Additional attempts will be available through 12 noon on Friday of week 10.
A minimum of 70% (“C”) is required to pass the course for the overall grade.
The student must successfully complete all of the following competencies prior to completing this course. Competencies may be completed as an independent check off, as a component of another competency check off, or evaluation by means of course exams.
MSS234 Medical Laboratory Procedures II
MAERB 2015 Standards
Cognitive
I.C.10 Identify CLIA waived tests associate with common diseases
I.C.12 Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare
VI.C.9 Explain the purpose of routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment
VI.C.10 List steps involved in completing an inventory
Psychomotor
I.P.2 Perform:
b. venipuncture
c. capillary puncture
I.P.10 Perform quality control measures
I.P.11 Obtain specimens and perform:
a. CLIA waived hematology test
b. CLIA waived chemistry test
II.P.2 Differentiate between normal and abnormal results
II.P.3 Maintain lab test results using flow sheets
III.P.2 Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE)
III.P.3 Perform handwashing
III.P.10 Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material
Sharps
Regulated wastes
V.P.11 Report relevant information concisely and accurately
VI.P.8 Perform routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment
VI.P.9 Perform inventory with documentation
XII.P.1 Comply with:
safety signs
symbols
labels
XII.P.2 Demonstrate proper use of:
eyewash equipment
sharps disposal equipment
Affective
II.A.1 Reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results
V.A.3 Demonstrate respect for individual diversity including:
Gender
Race
Religion
Age
Economic status
Appearance
V.A.4 Explain to a patient the rational for performance of a procedure
X.A.2 Protect the integrity of the medical record
Date of last review: 9/6/2023