MLT 220 - Clinical Hematology
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 111
Description
This course focuses on the formation and maturation of blood cells, hemostasis, laboratory hematologic techniques and hematologic disorders. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain and discuss hematology topics presented in lecture and lab.
- List normal values and units of measurement for procedures studied.
- Explain the operation and functions of hematology analyzers discussed in class.
- Perform lab tests utilizing controls, references and unknown specimens.
- Explain the effects of medications, specimen collection and handling on lab test results.
Listed Topics
- Components of blood
- Erythrocyte morphology, metabolism and tests
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit
- Erythrocyte disorders
- Automated hematology instrumentation
- Leukocyte morphology, metabolism and tests
- Leukocyte disorders
- Myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders
- Hemostasis
- Hemostasis disorders
- Professionalism
Reference Materials
Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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