This course will introduce the student to the concept of safety in the laboratory environment for both patients, co-workers and medical laboratory assistant. This course will explore general safety measures, employee safety and occupational health and safety issues. In additional introduction to specimen handling, storage, shipping and disposal of biological hazards, blood borne pathogens in accordance with current government legislation and regulations and institutional policies. Emergency response plan will be reviewed and discussed.
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