Class Details

HTEC 183
Clinical Microbiology Practicum

Course Description

Provides entry-level clinical laboratory practice/experience in the department of microbiology. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Different instrumentation will be introduced as well as bench/manual methods. Competence will be evaluated based on final clinical evaluations. This practicum will take place at a clinical affiliate site that will be facilitated by the MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) Program Director. This course must be successfully completed in order to take the national exam and qualify for a California state license.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-04-10 to 2023-06-30.
Footnote:
HTEC-183.-1JF: Course hours may vary based on the clinical availability. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in De Anza's Medical Laboratory Technician Program. For admission information email MLT Program Director: Shinny Duong at Duongshinny@fhda.edu. This is an online class that meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

6 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
• Weekly Lab Hours: 18

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

HTEC D083. and HTEC D083A