Medical Laboratory Technology

An introduction to medical laboratory science, structure, equipment and philosophy.

An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety.

A course in coagulation theory, procedures and practical applications. Includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and/or semi-automated methods.

A study of the taxonomy, morphology and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures, quality control, quality assurance and safety.

An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety.

The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases.

Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.

Clinical Chemistry A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.

Transfusion/Blood Bank A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.

Clinical Microbiology A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.

This course examines the integration of all areas of the clinical laboratory and correlates laboratory test data with diagnostic applications and pathophysiology using critical thinking skills.

An introduction to the principles, procedures, physiological basis, and significance of testing performed in Clinical Chemistry.

A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures, and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection, and components and hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Instruction in the theory, practical application and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing and reporting results.

Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.