Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Online Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: AH266 Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests- online Number of credits: 2 credits Course Description: This course provides up-to-date information on clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic tests, including indications for the test, normal and abnormal values, contraindications, complications, and procedural and client cares. Pre-/Co-requisites: AH 171 Medical Terminology & AH 134 Medical Disorders Course Objectives: Goal: To facilitate student learning of laboratory and diagnostic tests. Objectives: After completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Explain commonly performed laboratory methods, standard precautions, and test sequencing. 2) Explain procedural and patient care before, during and after testing. 3) Recognize normal and abnormal values of laboratory and diagnostic tests. 4) Differentiate commonly performed diagnostic tests. Instructor: Erin Williams, BSN, RN Office: Thatcher Hall Room 207 Office Hours: online Phone: 701-228-5444 Email: erin.beth.williams@dakotacollege.edu Textbook(s): Pagana & Pagana, Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests 5th Ed. (2014) ISBN: 978-0-323-08949-4 Course Requirements: The student will: • Post a note in the "Introduction" forum when they sign onto the course. • Read the assigned chapters for the week, as well as, review any other included links. • Complete all assignments and discussions by the posted due date. • Check their email and the course forums on a regular basis and will be responsible for the contents.