CMLT 2305 - Clinical Practicum III

Description
Clinical Practicum III for Medical Laboratory Technician is a supervised, hands-on training experience designed to provide students with practical skills and real-world experience in a clinical laboratory setting. This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, focusing on developing proficiency in routine laboratory procedures, instrumentation, and professional practices essential for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Pre-Requisite
CMLT 2002 Orientation to Clinical Laboratory Science

CMLT 2013 Clinical Urinalysis & Body Fluids

CMLT 2106 Clinical Practicum I

CMLT 2114 Clinical Microbiology I

CMLT 2024 Clinical Chemistry

CMLT 2032 Clinical Immunology

CMLT 2114 Clinical Microbiology II

CMLT 2204 Clinical Practicum II

Co-Requisite
N/A

Cross Listed Course
N/A

5 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
270 Clinical Hours

9 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate competence in performing routine laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, body fluids and transfusion medicine.
Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment accurately and safely.
Apply quality control and quality assurance protocols to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Exhibit professional behavior, including effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to ethical standards.
Interpret laboratory results and understand their clinical significance in patient care.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students develop effective oral communication skills.

Standard Practices

Topics list

Continued emphasis and training on:
- Orientation to Clinical Laboratory Science
- Urinalysis and Body Fluids
- Clinical Microbiology I
- Clinical Chemistry
- Clinical Immunology
New objectives and competencies from the following classes:
- Clinical Hematology & Hemostasis
- Clinical Immunohematology
- Clinical Microbiology II

Learning activities

Clinical Rotations: Supervised hands-on training in affiliated clinical laboratories.
Skill Demonstrations: Practical demonstrations of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Case Studies: Real-life scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge.
Feedback and Evaluation: Continuous assessment and feedback from clinical supervisors.

Assessments

Clinical assessment is determined by competency based checklist in the clinical laboratory.
These competencies are focused on the third semester courses.
Students who did not complete 100% of the core competencies for the second semester must complete those in this clinical practicum.
Students must complete a minimum of 80% of the core competencies for this semester.
Students who do not complete 100% of the core competencies for this semester will have remediation and tutoring to ensure completion of the competencies.