Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE117   19966-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/96
HCE117 19966-99999 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Practicum: Specimen Processing
Application of specimen processing techniques in a clinical laboratory setting. Prerequisites: Permission of program director/coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE117   19966-99999 Practicum: Specimen Processing
1. Utilize quality assurances procedures while processing specimens. (I, II, III, IV, V)
2. Check specimens for proper, information on labels. (I, II, IV)
3. Determine appropriateness of specimen to analyses requested. (I, II, III)
4. Process specimen for tests ordered. (I, III, V)
5. Prepare and organize samples for transport. (I, III, IV, V)
6. Utilize proper safety techniques. (I, III, IV, V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE117   19966-99999 Practicum: Specimen Processing
    I. Quality Assurance
      II. Specimen Evaluation
          A. Patient information
          B. Container/preservation
          C. Appearance
          D. Volume
        III. Specimen Handling
            A. Separation of components
            B. Preservatives
            C. Aliquot portion
            D. Storage requirements
            E. Labels
          IV. Specimen Transporting
              A. Reference/sendout ordering
              B. Packaging
              C. Delivery
            V. Safety
                A. Guidelines and techniques
                B. Infection control
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