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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 309
MLT 220 Hematology/Hemostasis II (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisite: MLT 120
This course covers the theories and techniques used in the advanced analysis of human
blood cells and hemostasis. Emphasis is placed on the study of hematologic disorders, ab- normal cell development and morphology, and related testing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a theoretical comprehension and application of abnormal hematology and normal and abnormal hemostasis.
MLT 230 Clinical Chemistry (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisite: MLT 130
This course is designed to supplement the biochemical and physiologic theory presented
in MLT 130. Emphasis is placed on special chemistry techniques and methodologies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and differentiate technical and physiological causes of unexpected test results.
MLT 240 Special Clinical Microbiology (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisite: MLT 140
This course is designed to introduce special techniques in clinical microbiology. Emphasis
is placed on advanced areas in microbiology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting specialized clinical microbiology procedures.
MLT 251 MLT Practicum I (Urinalysis/Lab Operations) (0-0-3-1)
Prerequisites: MLT 110 and MLT 111
This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on tech-
nique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on nal clinical evaluations.
MLT 253 MLT Practicum I (Phlebotomy Clinic) (0-0-9-3)
Corequisite: MLT 110
This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on tech-
nique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on nal clinical evaluations.
MLT 261 MLT Practicum II (Immunology/Serology) (0-0-3-1)
Prerequisites: MLT 126
This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on tech-
nique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on nal clinical evaluations.
MLT 263 MLT Practicum I (Microbiology) (0-0-9-3)
Prerequisites: MLT 140 and MLT 240
This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on tech-
nique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on nal clinical evaluations.
MLT 273 MLT Practicum III (Immunohematology) (0-0-9-6)
Prerequisite: MLT 127
This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on
technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on nal clinical evaluations.
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