Medical Laboratory Technician

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the urinalysis and body fluids department. The student is introduced to the physiology and pathology of the urinary system. The student is also introduced to the theory and practical methods of examining urine specimens and other body fluids, as well as identifying cells and crystals, through physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations using both manual and automated techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to practice safety and quality management to perform routine urinalysis and body fluid analysis, and correlate laboratory results with renal disorders and other disease states according to the standard operating procedure manual.

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices of the hematology and hemostasis department. It covers the theory and practical techniques of hematology. The student is presented with blood components, including normal and abnormal cell morphology, as well as hemostasis and selected manual and automated analytical methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various hematological and hemostatic testing procedures, including the preparation and examination of hematologic slides, and correlate laboratory results with specific hematological and hemostatic diseases and disorders.

This course covers the basic principles and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on terminology, basic laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, safety, and computations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various basic laboratory techniques and utilize fundamental theories of laboratory principles.

The student is introduced to the theories, techniques, and methods employed in basic bacteriology. The focus is on bacterial isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to select media, isolate and identify microorganisms, and discuss modern concepts of epidemiology.

The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic parasitology, mycology, and virology. Emphasis is placed on the identification, life cycles, culture growth, and pathological states of special bacteria, as well as their roles in infection and infestation. Upon completion, students should be able to identify certain parasites, demonstrate various staining and culture procedures, and discuss the correlation of certain microorganisms to pathological conditions.

This course emphasizes theories and techniques in basic and advanced clinical chemistry. It covers various methods of performing biochemical analyses on medical specimens. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of chemistry, evaluate quality control, and associate abnormal test results with clinical significance.

This course provides an opportunity for students to perform medical laboratory procedures in all phases of laboratory testing, serving as a review of previous laboratory courses. Emphasis is placed on the organization of tasks, timing, accuracy, and simulation of routine laboratory operations. Upon completion, students should be able to organize tasks and perform various fundamental laboratory analyses accurately and precisely.

Theory and techniques in immunology are presented to the student. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of the immune system, serologic testing, the production of specific antibodies, and their use in identifying infectious organisms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate the basic principles of immunology, describe techniques for analytical methods that utilize immunological concepts, and correlate the results of analyses with specific disease states.

The student is presented with theory and techniques in immunohematology. This course covers antigen and antibody reactions, including blood typing, antibody detection and identification, and compatibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the theories and principles of immunohematology to procedures for transfusion and donor services, and correlate blood banking practices with specific disease states and disorders.

This course offers a comprehensive review of medical laboratory science theory. The seminar includes a thorough examination of previous courses, focusing on recall, application of theory, correlation, and evaluation of all aspects of medical laboratory science. This course prepares students for the National Board of Certification exam.

This supervised practicum is conducted within a medical laboratory setting, providing laboratory practice in hematology and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as specimen preparation and examination, instrumentation, result reporting, data management, and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to process specimens, perform analyses utilizing various methods, including instrumentation, report results, and manage data and quality control using information systems.

This supervised practicum is conducted within a medical laboratory setting and provides hands-on laboratory experience in microbiology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as recovery, isolation, culturing, and identification of microorganisms. Upon completion, students should be able to isolate, culture, and analyze microorganisms utilizing various methods, report results, and manage data and quality control using information systems.

This supervised practicum is conducted within a medical laboratory setting and provides hands-on laboratory experience in immunohematology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in detecting and identifying antibodies, typing blood, and compatibility testing of blood and blood components. Upon completion, students should be able to screen for and identify antibodies, test compatibility, record and manage data, and quality control using information systems.

This supervised practicum is conducted within a medical laboratory setting and provides hands-on laboratory experience in medical chemistry and immunology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as computerized instrumentation and recognizing technical problems. Upon completion, students should be able to perform biochemical analyses using various methods, including testing utilizing computer-oriented instrumentation, reporting test results, and managing patient data and quality control statistics using information systems.