IPH 262 - Clinical Hematology and Microbiology

4 credit hours - 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of laboratory; one term
Demonstrate understanding of the laboratory tests used to assess hemostatic and hematopoietic pathogenic disease states and conditions. Identify white blood cell morphology in healthy states and blood dyscrasias. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate microbiological tests used to identify the characteristics of isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria. Develop familiarity with virology, parasitology, and mycology and their associated laboratory assays. Lab fee $200.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 223 , BIO 233 , and BIO 234 ; CHE 112 or CHE 113 .

Note: Prepares students seeking a graduate degree as a health care provider (physicians, physician assistants, pathology assistant, etc.) with a basic background of hematology and clinical microbiology laboratory tests. Typically offered at MC and OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Describe the function of hematopoietic system and process.
Perform hematological testing procedures.
Discuss nonmalignant disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Discuss malignant disorders or disease states affecting red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Articulate testing modalities to diagnose pathologic hematological disease states or conditions.
Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways in hemostasis, disease conditions related to hemostasis and the laboratory tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of said disease conditions.
Conduct basic analysis of microbiological specimens, such as relating specimens to bacterial species and morphology.
Perform basic laboratory procedures related to microscopy, such as media selection and preparation, isolation, staining techniques for bacteria, aseptic technique, and sensitivity testing;
Identify basic bacterial genus and species, such as streptococci and staphylococcus.
Describe the different types of testing to be ordered to diagnose parasitic, fungal, yeast and mycobacterium infections.
Discuss and communicate the rationale for culture and sensitivity as related to diagnostics and treatments.