2024-25 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Apr 30, 2026

2024-25 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MDL 101* - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques

(3 CR)

Prerequisite(s): ENG 111, SDV 101; Acceptance to the Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S. Program; Evidence of completion of Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S. Program required documents.

Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer

Description: Introduces the basic techniques including design of the health care system, ethics, terminology, calculations, venipuncture and routine urinalysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.