MEDTEC 362

Immunology and Immunohematology Practicum

This course provides a clinical laboratory experience in the immunology/immunohematology department of a health care facility. Instrumentation and manual methods will be introduced. The clinical internship is conducted as a non-paid laboratory experience and the student is required to attend the facility for the minimum required hours. Emphasis will be placed on technique, accuracy and precision as well as specimen receipt and evaluation, special handling procedures, and component processing in the transfusion service. Purchase of personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, safety glasses, and disposable gloves, is required. Students must also provide documentation of Tuberculosis status & Hepatitis B vaccination status, as blood and body fluid specimens will be processed. Students must also adhere to all entry criteria for entry into the MLT Program including, but not limited to, passing drug, background, and immunology screens, their portion of the college's liability insurance, and personal health insurance. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to the partner health care facility which may be outside of the Sacramento region.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 162 hours LAB