Laboratory Research/Mgmt/Educ

This course is a study of the principles of laboratory administration and operating a clinical laboratory. This course is also designed to prepare the students for career planning and employment. Educational methodologies used to train/educate users will be included. Topics include human resource management, HIPAA, ethics, professionalism, team building, operations management, governmental regulations, standards, decision making, users and research design/practice for the supervisor and laboratory manager. Prerequisites: Admission into the MLS program and successful completion of all MLS courses in the fall, spring, summer trimesters. Co-requisite: Must enroll in all MLS courses offered in the trimester.