NUCL 166 Laboratory Orders II introduces the learner to the Microbiology, Transfusion Services and Pathology subdivisions of the Laboratory (Lab) and the Nursing Unit Clerk�s role in processing orders for these subdivisions. Information is given about the use of abbreviations and acronyms, specimens obtained and requisitions used for these subdivisions, and for specimens sent out to British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA) and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) provincial Labs. Actual requisitions and physicians' orders will be used for practice.
Prerequisites: NUCL 164
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 6 |
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| Total Credits | 2.00 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 60 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- state the functions of Transfusion Services, Microbiology and Pathology.
- state the types of specimens obtained for Transfusion Services and Microbiology Lab tests, identifying who would be responsible for collection of each specimen.
- identify the requisitions used when ordering tests for Transfusion Services and Microbiology.
- list the types of blood products that may be ordered from Transfusion Services.
- state the types of specimens obtained for BCCA and BCCDC provincial Lab tests, identifying who would be responsible for collection of each specimen.
- identify the requisitions used when ordering tests for BCCA and BCCDC provincial Labs.
- define the abbreviations and acronyms used in processing Transfusion Services, Microbiology, BCCA and BCCDC provincial Lab orders.
- complete the various requisitions used for Transfusion Services, Microbiology, BCCA and BCCDC provincial Lab tests.
- describe the procedure for processing these types of Lab orders, identifying the NUC’s role.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.