MLSC 1010U – Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practice

This course introduces the student to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science, its history, inter-relationships to other health professionals, relevant professional associations and regulatory bodies. The scope and role of the Medical Laboratory Technologist within the core disciplines (biochemistry, hematology, blood transfusion, microbiology, and histology) and the advanced disciplines (immunology, cytology, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics) will be examined. The fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a student progressing on to MLS discipline-specific courses will also be introduced. Safety, specimen collection, basic instrumentation, solution preparation, staining, microscopy and quality control provide a foundation for the role of the medical laboratory technologist.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1020U and HLSC 1201U and (HLSC 2110U or MLSC 1110U)