Welcome to Module 2

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Chapter 1: Principles and Practices of Clinical Chemistry

Convert results from one unit format to another using the SI and traditional systems.
Describe the classifications used for reagent-grade water.
Identify the varying chemical grades used in reagent preparation and indicate their correct use.
Define primary standard and standard reference materials.
Describe the following terms that are associated with solutions and, when appropriate, provide the respective units: percent,
molarity, normality, molality, saturation, colligative properties, redox potential, and conductivity.
Compare and contrast osmolarity and osmolality.
Define a buffer and give the formula for pH and pK calculations.
Use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine the missing variable when given either the pK and pH or the pK and
concentration of the weak acid and its conjugate base.
List and describe/classify the types of thermometers, pipettes and other equipment used in the clinical laboratory
Describe how to properly care for and balance a centrifuge.
Correctly perform the laboratory mathematical calculations provided in this chapter.
Identify and describe the types of samples used in clinical chemistry and outline the general steps for processing blood samples.
Apply Beer’s law to determine the concentration of a sample when the absorbance or change in absorbance is provided.
Identify the preanalytic variables that can adversely affect laboratory results as presented in this chapter

Chapter 3 Quality Management in the Lab

Chapter 6: Protein and Heme Derivatives

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Read Chapters 1, 3 and 6
Powerpoints(These are not narrated, just for you to use if desired.
Chapter 1: 9781284238884_CH01_SLID.pptx
Chapter 3: 9781284238884_CH03_SLID.pptx
Chapter 6: 9781284238884_CH06_SLID.pptx

Videos:

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

Reminder: No Quiz from Ch 2
Lab 2 Prelab upload (and review lab 2 procedures before lab).
Lab 2 (in class)
Continue working on Lab Math 1 Lab Math Packet 1
In your own words/Module 2 assignment
Module 1 Assignment
Syllabus quiz
Reminder: study for Quiz 1 ch 1,3,6

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