MLTE 214 Hematology and Hemostasis

This course involves the study of blood cells in peripheral blood, bone marrow, and other body fluids. Concepts of normal and abnormal blood cell maturation, physiology, and morphology are examined as well as hemostasis (coagulation). The course is intended to be an introduction to routine laboratory methods and instrumentation with correlation of laboratory observations with disease conditions.

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

MLTE 214Hematology and Hemostasis

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

III. Catalog Course Description

This course involves the study of blood cells in peripheral blood, bone marrow, and other body fluids. Concepts of normal and abnormal blood cell maturation, physiology, and morphology are examined as well as hemostasis (coagulation). The course is intended to be an introduction to routine laboratory methods and instrumentation with correlation of laboratory observations with disease conditions.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Identify the hematopoietic cells in peripheral blood, bone marrow and other body fluids.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to perform blood cell counts, and evaluation of blood elements within stated limits of accuracy.
  • Discuss OSHA safety regulations for blood borne pathogens and state how to be in compliance.
  • Explain pre-analytical and analytical and post analytical issues on lab test results.
  • Discuss instrumentation and computerization in Hematology.
  • Explain the various components of the hemostatic system.
  • Explore from the laboratory perspective, the most common hematological diseases including, anemia, benign disorders, malignant disorders, bleeding disorders, and thrombotic disorders.
  • State normal and critical ranges for the routine and screening tests commonly performed in hematology.
  • Correlate hematological findings with those generated in other areas of the clinical laboratory, patient symptoms and clinical history, to make appropriate and effective on-the-job professional decisions.
  • Demonstrate accurate/effective psychomotor skills in student lab and internship by utilizing the information from this course.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Hematology

Hematopoiesis

Evaluation of Blood Cells

Point of Care to Automation

Principles and Practices of Clinical Hematology

Automated Blood Cell Analysis

Leukocyte Disorders

Erythrocytes

Hemostasis and Thrombosis

Blood Coagulation

Platelets and the Coagulation Mechanism

Acquired and Congenital Bleeding Disorders

Monitoring Anti-Thrombotic Therapies

VI. Delivery Methodologies