MLT 276 - Clinical Hematology Practicum

2 credit hours - 120 hours clinical; one term.
Apply practical theory and skills learned in previous MLT courses in the clinical hematology laboratory setting under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Students will rotate through the areas of a clinical hematology laboratory either through simulation or at an assigned clinical rotation laboratory or a combination of both. Clinical fee $60.

Prerequisite(s): MLT 205 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the MLT Program Coordinator.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Off Campus (OF)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Compare and contrast the expected complete blood count (CBC) hematological values in healthy patients vs those with hematological diseases or conditions by using automated laboratory equipment.
Explain the impact of hematopoetic system, hematological disease states and condition on a patient’s overall health.
Identify morphological changes in red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets using microscopy, staining procedures and manual WBC differentials.
Correlate abnormal results (high or low), with disease processes.
Perform hematology techniques such as sedimentation rates, reticulocyte counts, body fluid assessment, and counts that are performed in the clinical hematology laboratory.
Perform coagulation testing such as: prothombin time, partial prothombin time, platelet production and factors assays if performed by the laboratory.
Identify disease conditions related to hemostasis, such as factor deficiencies and coagulopathies.
Perform quality checks to calibrate automated coagulation instrumentation.
Apply proper procurement and storage of specimen, such as: additive to specimen ratios, time specified requirements.
Practice accepted procedures for reporting normal and abnormal results, such as immediate physician notification for abnormal results and high risk situations.