intro to medical technology
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
College of Allied Health and Nursing
Department of Medical Technology
Spring Semester 2014
MAJOR: Medical Technology
COURSE NAME: Introduction to Medical Technology Laboratory – Section A
COURSE CODE: MTCH 106
NUMBER OF CREDITS: One (1)
NUMBER OF HOURS: One (1)
NAME OF LECTURER: Fabian Pitkin
EMAIL ADDRESS(ES): fabian.pitkin@ncu.edu.jm
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesdays 12pm -2pm
PREREQUISITES: Full acceptance into the Medical Technology programme
Course Decription
This course will introduce students to the role, ethics, conduct, certification, education, employment, and fundamental knowledge and skills related to Clinical Laboratory Science.
There will also be discussions on the more common laboratory tests associated with diseases of organ systems and how the results are utilized in diagnosis. Selected laboratory exercises from major disciplines in Clinical Laboratory Science will be performed.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Appreciate the important role of the Medical Technologist in the saving of lives and relate that to the role of Jesus in the saving of souls.
2. Describe the different designations of laboratory professionals, the major job functions, and the education requirements for entry into the profession.
3. Discuss the various aspects related to proper techniques, safety and interpretation of procedures presented.
4. Perform laboratory procedures taught utilizing correct techniques.
5. Discuss proper specimen collection techniques.
6. Possess an introductory knowledge of the scope of testing performed in each of the following sections of the Clinical Laboratory:
a. Haematology e. Microbiology
b. Immunology f. Coagulation
c. Immunohaematology
College of Allied Health and Nursing
Department of Medical Technology
Spring Semester 2014
MAJOR: Medical Technology
COURSE NAME: Introduction to Medical Technology Laboratory – Section A
COURSE CODE: MTCH 106
NUMBER OF CREDITS: One (1)
NUMBER OF HOURS: One (1)
NAME OF LECTURER: Fabian Pitkin
EMAIL ADDRESS(ES): fabian.pitkin@ncu.edu.jm
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesdays 12pm -2pm
PREREQUISITES: Full acceptance into the Medical Technology programme
Course Decription
This course will introduce students to the role, ethics, conduct, certification, education, employment, and fundamental knowledge and skills related to Clinical Laboratory Science.
There will also be discussions on the more common laboratory tests associated with diseases of organ systems and how the results are utilized in diagnosis. Selected laboratory exercises from major disciplines in Clinical Laboratory Science will be performed.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Appreciate the important role of the Medical Technologist in the saving of lives and relate that to the role of Jesus in the saving of souls.
2. Describe the different designations of laboratory professionals, the major job functions, and the education requirements for entry into the profession.
3. Discuss the various aspects related to proper techniques, safety and interpretation of procedures presented.
4. Perform laboratory procedures taught utilizing correct techniques.
5. Discuss proper specimen collection techniques.
6. Possess an introductory knowledge of the scope of testing performed in each of the following sections of the Clinical Laboratory:
a. Haematology e. Microbiology
b. Immunology f. Coagulation
c. Immunohaematology