Lab Foundations 1

Course code HLUC 1115

Credit 2.5

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds on the theory and practice from Semester 1 and provides students with the procedures to process hematology and chemistry orders. The responsibilities of the Laboratory Department, its personnel and the hospital staff are also discussed. Students will develop information literacy skills in class by creating and using their own resources to complete tasks accurately and safely on electronic or paper health records. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the role and responsibility of the health unit coordinator (HUC) in the healthcare setting.

Prerequisites

HLUC 1050.

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What you will learn

  • Laboratory department and personnel
    Specimens
    Hematology
    Chemistry
    Related terms and abbreviations

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61361 August 26, 2026
to September 18, 2026
Lecture
Online
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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.