MLS 4300 - Clinical Hematology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. Lecture and laboratory coverage of the theories, concepts and practical aspects central to the study of blood and blood forming tissues by medical laboratory methods. Lectures topics of focus include hematopoiesis, blood cells' structure, function, kinetics, senescence and destruction. Hematologic diseases including the etiology and pathophysiology of anemia, and neoplastic and nonmalignant leukocyte disorders are discussed in detail. In lab, students use manual methods and automation to analyze clinical samples and correlate results with states of health and disease. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $151 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Follow through with appropriate hematology laboratory quality assurance activities, including quality control protocols and safety practices, as a foundation for exemplary patient care. 2. Correctly use conventional clinical hematology terminology and nomenclature to report test results. 3. Distinguish each erythrocyte and leukocyte disorder discussed in lecture according to etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, key laboratory findings, and treatment options. 4. Appraise, with explanation, a specimen as acceptable for testing in a contemporary hematology laboratory. 5. Competently perform a range of hematology tests and procedures, including the differential analysis of blood cells, essential to the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of therapy for the hematologic diseases and conditions discussed in class. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. SP

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5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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