Summer 2019 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: The goal of this course is to facilitate student learning about laboratory and diagnostic tests. Objectives: The student will: 1) Describe standard precautions and their importance in the healthcare-related fields. 2) Describe commonly performed laboratory methods and hematological test sequencing. 3) List procedure and patient care before, during and after testing. 4) Identify normal and abnormal values of laboratory and diagnostic tests. 5) Describe commonly performed diagnostic tests, such as radiographic studies, endoscopic tests, electro-diagnostic tests and more. Instructor: Erin Williams, BSN, RN Office: Thatcher Hall Room 207 Office Hours: online Phone: 701-228-5444 Email: erin.beth.williams@ndus.edu Textbook(s): Pagana & Pagana, Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests 5th Ed. (2014) ISBN: 978-0-323-08949-4 Course Requirements: • Students must read the assigned chapters for the week and view any additional resources. • Students are responsible for checking their email and the course forums on a regular basis and will be responsible for the contents. • Students are expected to post a note in the "Introduction" forum when they sign onto the course. Course Evaluation: Grades are based on a standard college curve where students earn a grade based upon the total number of points received for the course. Final letter grades based on the following criteria: A= 89.5-100% B= 79.5-89.4% C= 69.5- 79.4%