MLS 415 - Communicable Diseases and Public Health

Infectious diseases and infection control are major safety concerns in today’s global world. The course will provide foundational knowledge to support professionals in medical laboratory science, public health, and other health care disciplines to better understand the general theories of infection control, communication processes, and the responsibilities laboratories, health care professionals and public health officials have in developing policies and practices during episodes of infectious disease outbreaks, locally and globally.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Pre-requisites: One of the following science courses: BIOL 101 (or higher) or MICR 230 (or higher) or HSC 280 or PHGY 220/220L. Pre-requisite class must have a grade of C or higher.

Credits: 3

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