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  • 1.00 Credits

    In the first section of the course, basic principles of research will be covered including how to identify research topics, evaluate the literature, construct and test a working hypothesis, analyze and interpret data, and report results. Basic research terminology and major formats of research designs will be discussed. In the second section, students will learn about basic principles of education including writing and evaluating learning objectives and examination items as well as teaching techniques especially those relevant to the medical laboratory, Topics related to accreditation, certification, and licensing in medical laboratory science will also be discussed. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 4200 AND MD LB 4320 AND MD LB 4400 AND MD LB 4511 AND MD LB 4600) OR Instructor Consent
  • 1.00 Credits

    The study of laboratory management and supervision, including organizational principles, financial management of essential resources, human resource management and leadership theory. Didactic coursework and assignments focus on development of effective teamwork, written and oral communication skills, critical evaluation of management-related case studies, compliance and regulatory issues, cultural competency, and ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 3850 AND MD LB 4300 AND MD LB 4310 AND MD LB 4320) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    Clinical experience in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing of blood and other body fluids for their biochemical components (e.g. blood gases, hormones, vitamins, therapeutic drugs, trace elements, toxins) using modern analytical techniques (e.g., electrophoresis, immunochemistry, chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry). Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 4200 AND MD LB 4210) OR Instructor Consent
  • 1.00 Credits

    Clinical experience performing routine analysis of blood and other body fluids for their biochemical components (e.g., electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, lipids, non-protein nitrogen compounds, proteins) using automated and manual procedures. Students will participate in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 4200 AND MD LB 4210) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    Clinical experience performing tests to establish a diagnosis, detect unsuspected diseases, or monitor effects of various treatment protocols for anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, and other hematologic disorders. Also includes experience in body fluid evaluation and urinalysis. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 3850 AND MD LB 4300 AND MD LB 4310 AND MD LB 4320) OR Instructor Consent
  • 1.00 Credits

    Includes experience in a special hematology laboratory performing tests designed to aid in the differential diagnosis of leukemias, lymphomas and other hematologic malignancies. Also includes rotations in the immunologic and hematologic flow cytometry laboratories. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 4300 AND MD LB 4310) OR Instructor Consent
  • 1.00 Credits

    Evaluation of normal hemostasis, hemostatic disorders, the associated clinical symptoms, and the laboratory testing necessary for diagnosis. Includes laboratory practice in the performance of diagnostic tests. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MD LB 4320 OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    Practical application of Immunohematology principles including collection and processing of blood, component therapy, evaluation of prenatal and perinatal blood specimens, pretransfusion compatibility testing, transfusion reaction evaluations and quality assurance. Serologic testing and problem-solving skills such as antibody identification are emphasized. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 4400 AND MD LB 4410) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    Isolating and identifying commonly encountered pathogenic bacteria from clinical specimens. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MD LB 4600 AND MD LB 4610) OR Instructor Consent
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    Isolation and identification of yeasts, molds, and parasites in the clinical laboratory, using classical identification methods, rapid methodologies, and instrumentation. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MD LB 4620 OR Instructor Consent