MLS 1113 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
SYLLABUS
FALL 2013
Instructor:
Chere Clawson
Office: 203 Taylor
Phone: 879-4870
clawson@dixie.edu
Time/Place:
Credits:
TBA
4
This syllabus is for information purposes only, is subject to change and is only a guidelines for
the course. All changes will be provided to each student in writing and the student will be
accountable for all written changes.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify the three methods of transmission of biological hazards and give an example of each.
2. Define universal precautions and explain its origin and purpose.
3. Define OSHA and explain its origin and purpose.
4. Describe the proper disposal procedure for contaminated substances, broken glass, biological
fluids, etc..
5. Identify and use the integral parts of a light microscope.
6. Perform quality control on a urinalysis instrument.
7. Identify microscopic and chemical characteristics (normal and abnormal) of a urine sample.
8. Perform phlebotomy using venipuncture technique.
9. Compare and contrast innate immunity and acquired immunity
10. Describe the process of T and B cell maturation and activation.
Textbook:
Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis by Nancy A. Brunzel 2nd edition, 2004
Clinical Immunology & Serology A laboratory Perspective 3rd edition by Christine Dorresteyn Stevens,
2010
Course Description:
Student will be introduced to principles and applications to laboratory testing including safe
practices for the laboratory practitioner, specimen quality assurance, phlebotomy, urinalysis,
basic concepts in clinical immunology and serology testing. Students will also be introduced to
urinalysis instrumentation.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring reasonable
academic adjustment, accommodations, or auxiliary aids to be successful in this class will need
to contact the disability resource center (DRC) coordinator for eligibility determination. Proper
documentation of impairment is required in order to receive services or accommodations. DRC
is located in the ground floor of the Financial Aids office. Visit or call 652-7516 to schedule an
appointment to discuss the process.
Confidentiality:
No college employee shall provide information to a person or entity concerning a student
without fully complying with the family educational rights and privacy act (20 U.S.C.A 1232g)
and the Government Records Access and Management Act (U.C.A. 63-2-101). In most
circumstances, however, such as requests from other institutions where the student seeks or
intends to enroll, information may be provided without the consent of the student but only
after following appropriate procedures outlined in these statutes. Refer to HIPAA policy.
Grading:
Lecture 1 Exam
15%
Lecture 2 Exam
15%
Lecture 3 Exam
15%
Lecture 4 Exam
15%
Final Exam
20%
Lab 1 Exam
5%
Lab 2 Exam
5%
Lab 3 Exam
5%
Case Presentation
5%
Topics:
Unit 1
Safety and Microscopy
Unit 2
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 3
Phlebotomy
Unit 4
Basic Immunology
Unit 5
Autoimmune Disorders and Infectious Disease
Course Activities:
Students will receive lectures on the topics listed above. Concepts will be reinforced in the
laboratory section where students will learn proper use of the microscope, how to dispose of
infectious material, how to run samples on a urinalysis analyzer, how to perform basic
serological testing, and how to draw blood using the venipuncture technique. Students will be
graded on their ability to master concepts and techniques in the laboratory and through a case
presentation how to communicate effectively.