IPH 263 - Principles of Diagnostic Procedures

2 credit hours - 15 hours of lecture, 30 hours of lab; one term
Demonstrate from a health practitioner’s perspective understanding of the principles of diagnostic procedures used to assess patient disease states and disorders. Learn about regulatory aspects of healthcare; phlebotomy, clinical laboratory procedures in the blood bank, hematology, chemistry, cytogenetics, microbiology, and molecular laboratories; basic interpretation of electrocardiograms; performance and interpretation of pulmonary function tests; and performance and interpretation of vital signs. Lab fee $200.

Prerequisite(s): IPH 262  

Note: Prepare to seek a graduate degree as a healthcare provider (physician, physician assistant, pathology assistant, etc.) with a basic background of the diagnostic procedures utilized by healthcare providers.

Course Outcomes:

1. Describe the regulations that impact the healthcare setting, both ambulatory and in-patient.

2. Describe the regulations that impact the clinical laboratory including CLIA’88.

3. Perform basic venous and capillary blood collection procedures.

4. Perform Point of Care hematology, chemistry, trauma, and urinalysis testing procedures.

5. Establish peripheral intravenous (P-IV) access.

6. Perform electrocardiograms.

7. Evaluate basic electrocardiograms via systematic approach for rate, rhythm, and axis.

8. Perform vital sign examinations including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, pulse oximetry.

9. Perform pulmonary function tests to include spirometry and peak flows.