Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MUA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the preferable methods for urine collection from males, females, and pediatric patients, including when patients have indwelling catheters or cannot void on their own.
Identify disease states associated with microscopic and macroscopic urine findings and structures found in healthy samples.
Recall the requirements, devices, quality control, and procedures for the collection, handling, testing, and transport of specimens for urinalysis.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Urine Sample Collection
Specimen Collection
Common Sample Types
Collection Process and Storage
Section 3: Proper Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
Reagent Strips
Quality Control
General Laboratory Safety Policies
Section 4: Physical Examination
Volume
Color
Clarity
Odor
Section 5: Chemical Examination
Reagent Strip/Dipstick
Glucose
Ketones
Bilirubin
Urobilinogen
Blood
Nitrite
Leukocyte Esterase
Specific Gravity
pH
Section 6: Microscopic Urinalysis
Epithelial Cells
Casts
RBCs and WBCs
Yeast and Bacteria
Parasites
Crystals
Other Elements
Artifacts
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
References
Instructor: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, RN, CEN
Rhoda Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She completed her BSN with top honors at Regis University. Rhoda earned her MSN in nursing education from Capella University and graduated summa cum laude. She also maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). Rhoda’s experience includes over 18 years in direct patient care as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. She has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department and most recently as clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Laboratory Personnel; Medical Assistants; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.