MLT 1022 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 credits

Prerequisite: ENC 1101, one college level Math course with a MAC, MGF, MTG or STA prefix, CGS 1060, CHM 1025/1025L and BSC 2010/2010L or permission of the program director. Corequisite: MLT 1022L. This course will provide the student with an introduction to the field of clinical laboratory science. Topics include medical terminology, laboratory organization, certification and licensure, professional ethics, communication, research skills, and laboratory safety. HIV/AIDS and Prevention of Medical Errors will be presented as required by the State of Florida for licensure. 32 contact hours or equivalent.