Course Descriptions

410A CLINICAL CHEMISTRY LECTURE – 3.0 Credit Hours
410B CLINICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY – 2.0 Credit Hours

Theory and practice of analytical biochemistry as applied to pathologic states, including related methodology and instrumentation. Math and statistics involved in reagent preparation, result determination and quality control are included. Includes clinical significance of lab data. Theory and practice of analytical biochemistry as applied to urine and body fluid analysis, as well as specialized tests for drugs and endocrine function. Includes clinical significance of lab data.

412A URINALYSIS LECTURE – 1.0 Credit Hours
412B URINALYSIS LABORATORY – 1.0 Credit Hours

Theory and practice of analytical biochemistry as applied to urine and body fluid analysis, as well as specialized tests for drugs and endocrine function. Includes clinical significance of lab data.

420A CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LECTURE – 3.0 Credit Hours
420B CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY - 2.0 Credit Hours

Study of the development, morphology and pathophysiology of the formed elements of the blood and bone marrow, including clinical significance. Includes hematologic methods and instrumentation used in analysis of blood, bone marrow and body fluids for disease diagnosis.

430A CLINICAL HEMOSTASIS LECTURE – 1.0 Credit Hours
430B CLINICAL HEMOSTASIS LABORATORY – 1.0 Credit Hours

Study of the platelet, vascular, coagulation and fibrinolytic systems, including lab analysis and application of principles to disease diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring.

440A CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LECTURE - 2.0 Credit Hours
440B CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LABORATORY - 2.0 Credit Hours

Study of red cell antigen-antibody systems, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing and immunopathologic conditions. Includes lab analysis, donor requirements, and current practices in component preparation and hemotherapy.

450A CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY LECTURE – 1.5 Credit Hours
450B CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY - 2.5 Credit Hours

Study of the protective and aversive aspects of the cellular and humoral immune responses. Theory and performance of immunological procedures, including flow cytometry and molecular diagnostics, and clinical significance of test results are included.

460A CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LECTURE - 3.0 Credit Hours
460B CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY – 4.0 Credit Hours

Theory and practice of the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, rickettsia and mycobacteria in clinical specimen cultures using morphology, biochemical and serological reactions. Drug susceptibility, clinical significance and relation of clinical testing to diseases states are included. Theory and practice of the isolation and identification of fungi, parasites and viruses in clinical specimen cultures using morphology, biochemical and serological methods. Clinical significance and epidemiology are included.

470A SPECIAL TOPICS IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - 1.0 Credit Hour

Issues of professional significance, including medical ethics, theory and practice of phlebotomy, laboratory safety and clinical research and/or methods evaluation.

480A CLINICAL MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION - 2.0 Credit Hour

Principles and practice of management and education are presented as related to the clinical laboratory. Interviewing skills, resume development, and applications of computers and information systems are included. Discussion of quality assurance/quality improvement issues and governmental regulations included. The special responsibilities of the clinical laboratory scientist in management and education are addressed.

Note: Credit hours reflected on transcripts may vary according to affiliated university numbering system.

Revised: 7/11/91, 5/22/96, 7/2/01, 12/02, 7/05, 7/23

Reviewed: 4/29/93, 7/08, 7/09, 7/13, 7/17, 8/19, 7/20, 8/22