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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MLT 116 Anatomy & Medical Terminology (5-0-0-5)
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body and medical terminology relevant to medical laboratory technology. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of cells, tissues, human organ systems, and related terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental anatomy and physiology principles and application of terminology.
MLT 120 Hematology/Hemostasis I (3-3-0-4)
This course introduces the theory and technology used in analyzing blood cells and the study of hemostasis. Topics include hematology, hemostasis, and related laboratory testing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of hematology/hemostasis, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory ndings with disorders.
MLT 126 Immunology and Serology (1-2-0-2)
This course introduces the immune system and response and basic concepts of antigens, antibodies, and their reactions. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of immunologic and serodiagnostic techniques and concepts of cellular and humoral immunity in health and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehen- sion and application in performing and interpreting routine immunologic and serodiagnostic procedures.
MLT 127 Transfusion Medicine (2-3-0-3)
This course introduces the blood group systems and their applications in transfusion medicine. Emphasis is placed on blood bank techniques including blood grouping and typing, pretransfusion testing, donor selection and processing, and blood component preparation and therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical com- prehension and application in performing/interpreting routine blood bank procedures and recognizing/resolving common problems.
MLT 130 Clinical Chemistry I (3-3-0-4)
This course introduces the quantitative analysis of blood and body uids and their variations in health and disease. Topics include clinical biochemistry, methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of clinical chemistry, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory ndings with disorders.
MLT 140 Introduction to Microbiology (2-3-0-3)
This course introduces basic techniques and safety procedures in clinical microbiology. Emphasis is placed on the morphology and identi cation of common pathogenic organ- isms, aseptic technique, staining techniques, and usage of common media. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting basic clinical microbiology procedures.
MLT 215 Professional Issues (1-0-0-1)
This course surveys professional issues in preparation for career entry. Emphasis is placed on work readiness and theoretical concepts in microbiology, immunohematology, hematology, and clinical chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in career entry-level areas and be prepared for the national certi cation examination.
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