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CHEM 1305 Introduction to Chemistry I (3 credit hours)A terminal course in chemistry for non-science majors, or Technician students. Major topics covered are atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, the states of matter, solution calculations, and acid-base concepts; includes a brief introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Concurrent enrollment. CHEM 1105. Lec. 3, Cr 3 OR CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I (3 credit hours)Study of atomic and molecular structure, chemical stoichiometry, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions and colloids, and acid-base concepts. Prerequisite: Credit for two years of high school algebra OR credit or registration for MATH 1314. Lec 3, Cr 3 MLAB 1201Course Title: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Course Description: This course is an introduction to medical laboratory science, structure, equipment, and philosophy. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, CHEM 1305, MATH 1342, and ENGL 1301. Lec 1, Lab 3, Cr 2. Learning Outcomes: The students will perform laboratory math; identify laboratory equipment; and describe quality control, safety, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics. MLAB 1311Course Title: Urinalysis and Body Fluids Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety. Prerequisite(s): MLAB 1201, PLAB 1323, MLAB 1415, MLAB 1227, and PLAB 1166. Lec 2, Lab 4, Cr 3. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control; evaluate specimen acceptability; explain principles of each test included in a routine urinalysis; describe the composition, formation and function of selected body fluids; explain the anatomy and functions of the renal system; and evaluate and correlate laboratory results with patient conditions. PLAB 1323Course Title: Phlebotomy Course Description: This course is based on the Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, CHEM 1305, MATH 1342, and ENGL 1301. Lec 2, Lab 4, Cr 3. Learning Outcomes: The student will demonstrate infection control and safety practices; describe quality assurance as it relates to specimen collection; explain the role of specimen collection in the overall patient care system; identify collection equipment, various types of PLAB 1166Course Title: Clinical Phlebotomy Course Description: This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical 128, Cr 2. Learning outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. MLAB 1335Course Title: Immunology/Serology Course Description: This course is an introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Prerequisite(s): MLAB 1201, PLAB 1323, MLAB 1415, MLAB 1227, and PLAB 1166. Lec 2, Lab 2, Cr 2. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Immunology/Serology; evaluate specimen acceptability; describe the principals involved in the immune response; identify the structure, function, and characteristics of immunoglobulin; explain the principles of and perform serological tests; and evaluate and correlate test results with associated diseases or conditions. MLAB 2534Course Title: Microbiology Course Description: This course is an instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results. Prerequisite(s): MLAB 1201, PLAB 1323, MLAB 1415, MLAB 1227, and PLAB 1166. Lec 3, Lab 6, Cr 5. Learning Outcomes: The students will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Clinical Microbiology; evaluate specimen acceptability; describe morphology and physiology of microbes; identify and classify microorganisms; demonstrate sterile technique; perform and interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing; select additional procedures based on preliminary results; and correlate test results with patient conditions. MLAB 1231Course Title: Parasitology/Mycology Course Description: This course is a study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures, quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Prerequisite(s): MLAB 1201, PLAB 1323, MLAB 1415, MLAB 1227, and PLAB 1166. Lec 1, Lab 3, Cr 2. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance, and quality control; evaluate specimen acceptability; describe basic morphology and physiology of parasites and fungi; classify parasites and fungi; perform appropriate laboratory techniques used in the processing of specimens and identification of parasites and fungi; and evaluate and correlate test results with patient conditions. MLAB 1415Course Title: Hematology Course Description: This course covers the study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, CHEM 1305, MATH 1342, and ENGL 1301. Lec 2, Lab 6, Cr 4. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Hematology; evaluate specimen acceptability; compare and contrast hematology values under normal and abnormal conditions; perform and explain principles and procedures of tests to include sources of error and clinical significance of results; and evaluate normal and abnormal cell morphology with associated diseases MLAB 1227Course Title: Coagulation Course Description: This course is based in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. This course includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and/or semi-automated methods. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, CHEM 1305, MATH 1342, and ENGL 1301. Lec 1, Lab 2, Cr 2. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in coagulation; evaluate specimen acceptability; compare and contrast coagulation processes under normal and abnormal human conditions; perform basic laboratory coagulation analysis; and evaluate laboratory test results and correlate with patient conditions. MLAB 1260, 1263, 2260, 2263Course Title: Clinical - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Course Description: This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Learning Outcomes: The student as outlined in the learning plan will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economical, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. MLAB 2401Course Title: Clinical Chemistry Course Description: This course is an introduction to the principles, procedures, physiological basis, and significance of testing performed in Clinical Chemistry. Includes quality control, reference values, and safety. Prerequisite(s): MLAB 2431 and MLAB 1260. Lec 2, Lab 6, Cr 4. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Clinical Chemistry; evaluate specimen acceptability for chemical analysis; compare and contrast human body chemistry levels under normal and abnormal conditions; explain and perform procedures found in a clinical chemistry laboratory; and evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate test results with patient conditions. MLAB 2431Course Title: Immunohematology Course Description: This course covers the study of blood antigens and antibodies. It presents quality control, basic laboratory technique, and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection, and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Learning Outcomes: The student will apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Immunohematology; evaluate specimen acceptability; describe blood group genetics, characteristics of the blood group systems, and the principles of immunology as they relate to immunohematology; list the requirements for the donation of blood; and describe the preparation, storage, and use of blood components; evaluate laboratory test results; select additional procedures to be performed; correlate test results with patient conditions; and describe the principles of and perform routine blood bank tests. MLAB 2132Course Title: Seminar in Medical Laboratory Technology Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce didactic information with laboratory methodologies and to allow exploration of advanced techniques in medical laboratory technology. Prerequisite(s): MLAB 2401 and MLAB 1263. Lec 1, Lab 1, Cr 1. Learning Outcomes: The student will correlate the patient aspects of disease states; analyze critical data; and explain the integration between the various laboratory disciplines. |