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Laboratory Techniques

Coastal Alabama Community College

CourseMLT 131

This course covers the basic principles and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on terminology, basic laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, safety, and computations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various basic laboratory techniques and utilize basic theories of laboratory principles. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) Clinical/Practicum: 0

Credits

4 credits

Course Code

MLT 131

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

  • ENG 101

    English Composition I

    3 credits
  • MTH 116

    Mathematical Applications

    3 credits
  • BIO 103

    Principles of Biology I

    4 credits
  • ORI 101

    Orientation to College

    1 credits
  • PSY 200

    General Psychology

    3 credits
  • PSY 210

    Human Growth and Development

    3 credits

Required For

Courses that require this course as a prerequisite

  • MLT 151

    MLT Clinical Chemistry

    5 credits
  • MLT 141

    MLT Microbiology I

    5 credits
Programs

Education programs that include this course

  • Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS-MLT)

    Coastal Alabama Community College

    Associate's Degree