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.
MLTE 214Hematology and Hemostasis
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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