An introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and vocabulary applicable to medical laboratory technology. Emphasizes specimen collection and preservation; urinalysis and clinical microscopy; phlebotomy; introduction to serology; and lab information systems.

The laboratory develops laboratory skills related to the basic techniques in medical laboratory technology. Emphasizes specimen collection and preservation; urinalysis and clinical microscopy; phlebotomy; introduction to serology; and lab information systems.

This course is a study of methods of obtaining blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Topics include phlebotomy equipment; venipuncture and skin puncture techniques; infection control; quality assurance; and professional, ethical, and legal considerations related to blood drawing.

This course consists of supervised activities in obtaining blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Tocpis include appropriate use of phlebotomy equipment; venipuncture and skin puncture techniques; infection control; and quality assurance.

An introduction to the molecular techniques used to diagnose human diseases. The course will emphasize the technology and methodology of specific molecular protocols utilized in the clinical lab to aid in diagnosis of disease states.

A study of the collection and analysis of urine and other body fluids, as well as clinical correlation of findings with disease states.

In-depth study of hematopoiesis, hemoglobinopathies, and other abnormal hematology, and immunohematology.

A study of common hematologic disorders and related disease states with emphasis on the laboratory diagnosis of these disorders.

This is a study of immunology, serology, blood banking and transfusion medicine principles and procedures. Antigens, antibodies, and the functions of the immune response are examined in detail.

This laboratory develops laboratory skills related to immunology, precipitation reactions, agglutination, labeled immunoassays, serology, blood banking and transfusion medicine principles and procedures. Antigens, antibodies, and the functions of the immune response are demonstrated in detail.

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence introducing students to laboratory medicine that focuses on the analysis of bodily fluids to detect and diagnose diseases. The course explores theoretical concepts and principles of carbohydrate, non-protein nitrogen, and electrolyte chemistry analyses with emphasis on their relationships to various disease states. Analytical procedures to asses liver function and acid-base balance are also included. This course should be taken as a co-requisite with Clinical Chemistry 1 Lab Microbiology.

This laboratory course is the first of a two-semester sequence introducing students TO focus on performing chemistry procedures on bodily fluids with an emphasis on manual and automated instrumentation. This course should be taken with Clinical Chemistry lecture as a co-requisite.

This course is an introductory study of the classification and function of blood cells and clotting proteins in health and disease. Major topics include cell identification, anemias, leukemias, hemostasis and thrombosis, and urine and body fluid analysis.

This laboratory develops laboratory skills related to the classification, maturation, morphology and function of blood cells and clotting proteins in health and disease. Major skills include review of CBC slides, cell identification, anemias, leukemias, hemostasis and thrombosis, and urine and body fluid anaylsis.

Principles and methods used in clinical micro- biology including isolation, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing of pathogenic bacteria. Introduction to medical parasitology, mycology, and virology.

The course provides knowledge of clinical bacteriology, including taxonomy, functions, and control, and complements the Clinical Microbiology Lab 1 and should be taken as a co-requisite. The student will be exposed to clinically significant indigenous flora and the pathogenicity of microorganisms as they affect various body sites. Specimen transport, collection, laboratory identification techniques, and antimicrobial therapy also provide the knowledge base necessary for working in a clinical setting.

The laboratory develops laboratory skills related to clinical microbiology, including isolation, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing of pathogenic bacteria. The course enhances the technical and critical thinking skills used to evaluate clinical microbiology specimens and should be taken concurrently with Clinical Microbiology 1.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides knowledge of advanced microbiological principles and procedures and hould be taken with Clinical Microbiology Lab 2 as a co-requisite. There is a practical overview of mycology, virology, and parasitology. Students will obtain the knowledge necessary to identify the most commonly encountered yeasts and fungi using microscopic and macroscopic techniques.

This laboratory course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides knowledge of advanced microbiological principles and procedures and should be taken with Clinical Microbiology 2 Lecture as a co-requisite. There is a practical overview of anaerobic bacteriology, mycology, virology, and parasitology using microscopic and macroscopic techniques.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence, providing an advanced examination of laboratory medicine that focuses on the analysis of bodily fluids to detect and diagnose diseases. The course explores theoretical concepts and principles of proteins, enzymes, and lipids with an emphasis on their relationship to various disease states. This course should be taken with Clinical Chemistry 2 Lab as a co-requisite.

This laboratory course is the second of a two-semester sequence that focuses on performing the analyses identified in Clinical Chemistry 2, including electrophoresis and quality control. This course should be taken with the Clinical Chemistry 2 lecture as a co-requisite.

This course consists of an internship at a sponsoring serology and blood bank laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid immunologic analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance.

This course consists of an internship at a sponsoring hematology laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid immunologic analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance.

This course consists of an internship at a sponsoring chemistry laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid immunologic analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance.

This course consists of an internship at a sponsoring microbiology laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid immunologic analysis are meant to enhance the student's medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance.