MLT 205H - Clinical Hematology

4 credit hours - 45 lecture and 30 laboratory; one term.
This is an honors course.

Demonstrate understanding of hemostasis, hematopoiesis, cell morphology, cell reproduction, and pathology.  Recognize correlations of morphology and cell indices as related to healthy states and to blood dyscrasias. In college laboratory, perform both differentiation and manual and automated cell count tests. Lab fee $285.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Honors courses. MLT 101  with a grade of C or better, or permission of the Department Chair.

Crosslisted: Also offered as MLT 205 ; credit not given for both MLT 205  and MLT 205H.

Course Outcomes:
 

1. Describe the function of hematopoetic system and process.
2. Perform hematological testing procedures.
3. Calculate components of complete blood count to determine blood indices.
4. Discuss nonmalignant disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
5. Articulate testing modalities for blood cells.
6. Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways in hemostasis and disease conditions related to hemostasis.
7. Describe methods for accuracy in testing.
8. Document results accurately and report abnormal results appropriately.