Student Learning Objectives and Competencies:

1. To have a basic knowledge of the most frequently ordered clinical diagnostic laboratory tests, so that the student can relate results of laboratory tests on patient charts to disease state.



2. To know the rationale for OTC or other in-home diagnostic tests and their methodologies, so that the student can discuss these tests knowledgeably with patients.



3. To know the major factors, particularly the effects of medications, that may influence both clinical laboratory and OTC or other in-home tests, how they influence the test results, and whether or not the effect may be clinically relevant. The student should be able to communicate this information to other health-care personnel and/or the patient as part of the decision-making process.

Grading Policy:

Three examinations will be given during the quarter, each worth 100 points. There will be no cumulative final given during finals week. The final grade will be based upon the following formula:

Make-up Examinations

Please make note of the exam schedule in the course syllabus and plan on taking the exams when scheduled. The examinations will focus on the material since the prior exam. In most cases, if a student misses a mid-term exam, the make-up exam will be a mixed oral/written examination. Each examination will focus on the material since the prior exam. In order to be considered for a make-up exam, you must inform the instructor (or the student affairs office) prior to the exam. The final decision (make-up or no make-up) will be totally at the discretion of the instructor. Make-up exams will not be given prior to the scheduled exam date.