Lab Foundations 2

Course code HLUC 1125

Credit 2.5

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds on the theory and practice from Semester 1 and continues the study of laboratory tests from the Microbiology, Pathology Departments. Students will learn the procedures to order blood transfusion products, related services and the common lab tests from the BC Cancer Agency and BC Center for Disease Control. Students will further 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 relation to the healthcare setting.

Prerequisites

HLUC 1050.

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What you will learn

  • Laboratory department and personnel
    Specimens
    Microbiology
    Pathology
    Blood Transfusion Services
    BC Cancer Agency
    BC Center for Disease Control
    Related medical 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
61362 October 5, 2026
to November 10, 2026
Lecture
Online
VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.