Medical Laboratory Assistant

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course provides participants with a foundational understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and operational guidelines of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). It highlights the critical role of the MLA within the clinical setting, emphasizing proper collection, handling, transportation, and pre-processing of various laboratory specimens. Participants will gain insights into different departments within the medical laboratory, along with guidance on safety codes and practices, ethical standards, and professional conduct. The course includes hands-on lab exercises and practical sessions to strengthen participants’ competencies, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Understand and effectively perform Laboratory Safety and Quality
• Safety standards, infection control procedures, and OSHA Regulations
• Quality assessment, quality control, and confirmatory testing

II. Perform Pre-examination (Preanalytical) Considerations
• Phlebotomy
• Pre-examination (preanalytical) processes and specimen collection

III. Determine Examination (Analytical) Considerations
• Chemistry
• Hematology
• Immunology, serology, and immunohematology
• Microbiology
• Urinalysis
• Basic anatomy and physiology

IV. Understand and effectively demonstrate Patient Test Management, Communications, and Foundations
• Legal, ethical, confidential, and professional considerations, HIPPA and patient’s bill of rights
• Clerical skills, communications, and interpersonal relations