Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE121   19966-19975 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/96
HCE121 19966-19975 LAB 0.50 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Practicum: Basic Specimen Processing
Application of specimen processing techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or health care environment. Prerequisites: HCE109, or (HLP103AA and HLP104AA), or permission of instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HCE111.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE121   19966-19975 Practicum: Basic Specimen Processing
1. Use quality assurance procedures while processing specimens. (I)
2. Check specimens for proper information on labels. (II, III)
3. Determine appropriateness of specimen to analyses requested. (II, III)
4. Process specimen for tests ordered. (III)
5. Prepare and organize samples for transport. (IV)
6. Use proper safety techniques. (V)
7. Practice health care facility's policies. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE121   19966-19975 Practicum: Basic 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
              VI. Facility's Policies
                  A. Policy manual
                  B. Safety procedures
                  C. Procedure manuals
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