Community and Public Health for Med Lab Science Laboratory

Course Descriptive Title: Community Public Heath Laboratory
Code: 5090
Total Units: 2 Units
Date/Time: Monday (3:00-6:00 pm)/Thursday (3:00-6:00pm)
Instructor: Beverly B. Cadiente, RMT

VISION STATEMENT

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science envisions a leading provider of excellent and best quality education globally aligned and anchored on the values and beliefs of Saint Mary’s University, a premier CICM Catholic educational institution.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science commits itself to produce competent Laboratory Scientists equipped with full understanding of the principles acquired and skill for responsible application of the proper diagnostic methods and procedures necessary for the precise and accurate diagnosis and treatment of the patients.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME

 The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMT/BSMLS) is a four-year program consisting of general education and professional courses. The course develops knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and values in the performance of clinical laboratory procedures needed to help the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases.

The minimum standards for the BSMT/BSMLS program are expressed in the 4 minimum sets of learning outcomes.

SMU MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE OUTCOME

         Knowledge:

1.      Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills of the subject.
2.      Engage in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information for improving the health care management system.
Skill:
3.      Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases vis-à-vis biosafety and waste management.
4.      Demonstrate inter-personal skills, leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the profession.
5.      Demonstrate effective teaching and communication skills.
6.      Apply research skills in relevant areas of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science practice.
Attitude:
7.      Participate in community-oriented activities in Medical Laboratory Science field.
8.      Engage in life-long learning activities with a passion to keep current national and global developments in general, and in Medical Laboratory science and health developments in particular.
Values:
9.      Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride in being a Filipino.
10.   Practice Marian virtues personally and professionally reflecting and manifesting the CICM charism.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

It deals with the study of the history and foundations of community health that includes human ecology, demography, and epidemiology. It emphasizes the promotion of community, public and environmental health.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course and given stimulated conditions/situations, the students will be able to:

1.     Understand concept of community, community organizing, and quality of health.
2.     Increased the level of awareness about communicable and non-communicable diseases.
3.     Recognize the importance of promotion of community health, community habits, and proper hygiene.
4.     Appreciate the significance of health in the community.
5.     Develop the ability to organize a community.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS