Unit Code: MLS500

Unit Name: Introduction to Laboratory Medicine

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide BMLS Year 1 students a general perspective of what is involved in the field of medical laboratory science and the role of the medical laboratory in healthcare. The course focuses on introducing laboratory safety, hazards, infection control, the core departments of the laboratory, medicolegal and ethical issues in the field of medical laboratory, sample collection, and laboratory quality management system to the students.

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Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirements

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1