MDLB220 Hematology
Department of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory
- I. Course Number and Title
- MDLB220 Hematology
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3750
- IV. Prerequisites
- MDLB201 (C or better), MDLB205 (C or better), MDLB210 (C or better), MDLB215 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- MDLB225
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- May include laboratory fees
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students learn cell morphology, hemostasis, and the principles of automated instrumentation used in the hematology and coagulation laboratories. In the laboratory, students devote time to cell identification, instrumentation, and correlation of hematology and coagulation results with disease states.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- distinguish between normal and abnormal hematopoietic elements;
- stain smears using techniques according to established manual and automated procedures;
- perform procedures to evaluate erythrocytes using patient blood and quality control samples;
- associate given cell morphologies and other laboratory findings with routinely encountered conditions;
- identify and describe principles of manual and automated tests used to monitor coagulation and hemostasis; and
- interpret results of hemostasis testing.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Normal Hematopoiesis
- Peripheral Blood Examination
- Hemoglobin Synthesis and Catabolism
- Erythrocyte Testing: Reticulocytes, Sedimentation Rate, and Calculation of Indices
- Leukocyte counts: Total and Absolute Calculations
- Principles, Calibration, Maintenance, and Trouble-Shooting of Hematology Instrumentation
- Disorders caused by abnormalities of Leukocytes and Erythrocytes
- Physiology of Hemostasis: Platelets, Plasma and Vascular Factors
- Instrumentation and Assays used to assess Hemostasis
- Coagulation Disorders
- Anticoagulant Therapy
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Students satisfy the course learning goas via class discussions, written exams and assignments, and performance-based tasks in the laboratory. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval date- 6/2018