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MLTS 203 Clinical Hematology

This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical hematology topics: hematopoiesis, anemias, leukemias, and hemostasis/ coagulation. The course will emphasize normal versus abnormal results with focus on clinical correlation and quality assurance. Hematology theory will be supplemented with hands-on microscopy and blood testing procedures.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MLTS 206. Pre- or corequisites: BIOL 204; BIOL 200, or BIOL 201 and BIOL 202

Corequisite

MLTS 204

Hours Weekly

3.25 hours theory, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Discuss hematopoiesis.
  2. 2. Evaluate normal versus abnormal whole blood results with focus on clinical correlation and
    quality assurance - with emphasis on the Complete Blood Count (CBC) procedures.
  3. 3. Compare and contrast the different types of anemia or other erthrocytic disorders.
  4. 4. Compare and contrast the different types of leukemia or other leukocytic disorders.
  5. 5. Compare and contrast the different types of coagulation disorders.
  6. 6. Demonstrate proper microscopy technique.
  7. 7. Identify the various cellular components found in normal and abnormal blood.
  8. 8. Discuss, compare, and evaluate the various procedures used to test blood in the hematology
    laboratory.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Discuss hematopoiesis.
  2. 2. Evaluate normal versus abnormal whole blood results with focus on clinical correlation and
    quality assurance - with emphasis on the Complete Blood Count (CBC) procedures.
  3. 3. Compare and contrast the different types of anemia or other erthrocytic disorders.
  4. 4. Compare and contrast the different types of leukemia or other leukocytic disorders.
  5. 5. Compare and contrast the different types of coagulation disorders.
  6. 6. Demonstrate proper microscopy technique.
  7. 7. Identify the various cellular components found in normal and abnormal blood.
  8. 8. Discuss, compare, and evaluate the various procedures used to test blood in the hematology
    laboratory.