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Course · AL
Medical Laboratory Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Medical Laboratory Science introduces skills and careers found in clinical laboratory settings. It provides middle school students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required for a traditional laboratory setting through hands-on experiences with equipment, materials, and technology in accordance with current practices. Course content includes laboratory math, terminology, and skills; hematology, immunology, genetics and cell biology concepts, microbiology, and parasitology.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease ControlIdentify and explain common medical terms and abbreviations used in the laboratory settingIdentify commonly used laboratory equipment and explain how each item is usedPerform basic mathematical calculations related to the composition of solutions, weightsIdentify red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and plateletsIdentify components of the immune system and explain their functionsDescribe key cellular structures and explain their respective functionsDifferentiate among common microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans