Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Description:

This course will introduce students to essential human anatomy and physiology, including a brief review of biochemistry, cellular biology, infectious processes, human tissues, and body systems. The primary emphasis will be on the system-by-system overview of the human body's anatomy and physiology. This course provides a foundation for health science students to understand the various medical tests, procedures, and drugs available for diagnosis and treatment. The fundamental concepts covered in this course will form the basis for further studies in allied health sciences

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $250.90

Description: This course will introduce students to biochemistry for medical laboratory science. Students will review chemical nomenclature and organic compounds' structure, followed by a focus on the characteristics—structure, properties, and metabolism—of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and non-protein nitrogen compounds. The importance of acid-base balance, body water/electrolyte balance, and enzymes will also be discussed.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $431.40

Description: This course introduces students to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse a variety of texts and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising to produce writing that meets the expectations of selected audiences and purposes. The course prepares students for college-level writing tasks, research, and documentation by asking them to produce clear, informed, and purposeful documents relevant to both academic and professional contexts.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

Students will explore the concept of a health professional and examine the roles and expectations of a medical laboratory professional in the Canadian health system. Emphasis on career liabilities, along with an overview of the profession's professional bodies, regulatory and organizational structure, will be reviewed. Students will also evaluate commonly encountered ethical, legal, and professional challenges/opportunities in the workplace. Through course content, lectures, selected readings, and student discussions, ethical and legal theories will be examined, together with what constitutes professional behaviour, values, and practical wisdom

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $204.95

Description:

This course will provide students with the skills to perform math calculations to ensure accurate patient results. It includes a review of basic mathematical principles; calculations associated with dilutions, solutions, molarity, and normality; calculations specific to clinical laboratory areas; basic statistical calculations associated with quality assurance and quality control; and a review of the application of Westgard principles. Students will also be introduced to essential descriptive statistics used within the MLA sector.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $114.05

Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course provides an orientation to medical laboratory science and the profession's common techniques, practices, and equipment. Students will be introduced to the fundamental practice of medical laboratory science in Canada and provided the opportunity to develop basic applied skills suitable for the clinical laboratory setting that will carry through the remainder of the program. Students will be introduced to accepted safety procedures for handling specimens, reagents, and equipment (including WHMIS training). The laboratory sessions will introduce students to selected manual skills that are an integral part of medical laboratory science.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $285.65