MLS 4414 - Clinical Microbiology Practice (ALPP)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. Practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of testing in a contemporary medical microbiology laboratory and further develop discipline-specific competency. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $151 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Competently perform a full range of testing in the clinical microbiology laboratory encompassing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing in bacteriology and, to the extent available, testing in the areas of parasitology, mycology and virology. 2. Show responsibility for analysis and decision-making and demonstrate proficiency to problem-solve, troubleshoot, interpret and accurately report results using statistical approaches to evaluate test data including quality control results. 3. Adeptly use technology to accurately report test results. 4. Follow safety and governmental regulations and standards as applied to the work performed in a clinical microbiology laboratory, including protecting the confidence of patient information. 5. Project an image of professionalism in word, action, and appearance, effectively communicating with members of the laboratory, and when appropriate, members of the healthcare team and the public. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science Program in Medical Laboratory Science. SP

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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