Foundations of Medical Laboratory Practice – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus; Fall

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• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center
• GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
  Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 Semester (09/08/2026 - 10/25/2026)

Course:
Foundations of Medical Laboratory Practice

Basic concepts and skills in the clinical laboratory are introduced and practiced, preparing students for subsequent MLS laboratory courses. Principles and applications of laboratory testing using safe practices and specimen quality assurance, preparation, and collection (phlebotomy). Core skills of microscopy and pipetting will be practiced in preparation for performing urinalysis and body fluid analysis. Point of Care testing instrumentation is introduced and practiced.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

• Preferred: Master’s degree and MLS certifications from ASCP or AMT
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and MLS certification from ASCP or AMT

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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