BIOL 491 - MLS Internship

4 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at: https://my.davenport.edu/internships

The Medical Laboratory Science Internship is an intensive, hands-on program designed to provide students with real-world experience in clinical laboratory settings. This internship bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical application, allowing students to develop and refine their technical skills, professional behavior, and problem-solving abilities in a supervised environment. Students will rotate through various departments of a clinical laboratory, including hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, blood banking, and molecular diagnostics. Students will be expected to complete 200 hours in an off-site internship experience.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222, BIOL 222L, BIOL 354, and BIOL 354L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 467 and BIOL 467L
Course Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate adherence to ethical and professional standards in laboratory practices.
Communicate laboratory information clearly to stakeholders and peers, showcasing interpersonal skills.
Reflect on professional growth, identifying learning areas and plans for continued development.
Analyze clinical cases, integrating laboratory findings with patient data, demonstrating critical thinking.
Apply quality assurance and control to ensure test accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Manage laboratory operations, including workflow coordination and personnel performance evaluation.
Perform complex laboratory procedures with advanced competence.