MLTS 1402 Laboratory Procedures and Administration
This course examines the operational, administrative, and technical foundations required for effective medical laboratory practice. Students explore resource management principles, including supply procurement, inventory control, equipment maintenance, fiscal accountability, and Laboratory Information System (LIS) integration. The curriculum covers reagent preparation, water purity standards, labware maintenance, and calibration protocols. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive biosafety, infection control, and hazard management in compliance with Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) and OSHA standards. Laboratory instruction focuses on pre-analytical specimen collection, tube additives, order of draw, specimen processing, shipping compliance, and the practical execution of venipuncture using the Evacuated Tube System (ETS).