MEDA 126 - Clinical Procedures I

6 Credits
An introduction to laboratory practices, specimen collection and processing, urinalysis, venipuncture, hematology, chemistry, immunology, medical microbiology, and CLIA-waived tests. Students practice lab procedures in the context of assisting providers, physician orders, patient education and prep, and protocols. Students will practice identifying nonverbal communication, overcoming communication barriers when interacting with patients of different language backgrounds, and use feedback techniques to obtain patient information and properly coach patients.