Overview of medicine and the field of Medical Technology. Designed to acquaint the student with the clinical laboratory and with the professional role of laboratory personnel within health care delivery systems. Review of safety issues connected with the clinical laboratory. Introduction to values, ethics, and interpersonal communication in these settings.

5 Weeks: 3 Class Hours.

Introduction to basic skills and equipment used in the clinical laboratory. Orientation to elements of quality control, laboratory mathematics, clinical assay techniques, safety, and collection and handling of specimens for laboratory analysis.

10 Weeks: 2 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour; Prerequisite: MLT 110 or approval of MLT advisor.

An introduction to the histologic techniques used in the clinical laboratory. Course content includes preparation, fixation, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining of tissues for the purpose of microscopic examination. Also includes evaluation of stained tissues preparations and identification of common cellular structures, laboratory safety and review of relevant regulations.

1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hour; Prerequisite: BIO 131 or equivalent and permission of MLT advisor.

Comprehensive study of the hematopoietic systems and the normal physiology and classic pathology of both systems. Emphasis is on the mechanics and interpretation of routine and special test procedures.

3 Class Hours, 4 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 131 and approval of the MLT advisor.

Study of the physiologic processes which result in the formation of urine and body fluids. Emphasis on the analysis of fluids and interpretation of test results.

.75 Class Hours, .75 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 131 and approval of the MLT advisor.

Training and experience in the practice of phlebotomy, teaching students to recognize and use blood collection equipment, practice universal precautions, and perform procedures of routine venipuncture and skin puncture.

5 Weeks: 3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: Approval of the MLT advisor.

Study of mechanisms of immune response, including discussions of humoral and cell-mediated immunity, complement, phagocytosis, and the interaction of all systems. Immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, immune proliferation, and immunopathology examined in relation and contrast to normal immune function.

40 Class Hours, 20 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 132 and permission of MLT advisor.

Introduction to the field of blood banking. Theoretical knowledge of blood groups and blood grouping, component and transfusion therapies, transfusion reactions, and allo- and auto-antibody formation. In laboratory sessions, the student performs ABO and Rh grouping, antibody identification, and compatibility testing.

40 Class Hours, 20 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MLT 205 or permission of MLT advisor.

Designed to cover principles and analytical methods of clinical chemistry as performed in the medical laboratory. The relationship of physiochemical measurements of body function in health and disease including the renal, liver, digestive, and respiratory systems. Emphasis on those clinical tests which evaluate the function of these systems related to metabolism, protein synthesis, pH, blood gases, electrolyte balance, enzymes, and hormones. Laboratory work includes the theory, operation and maintenance of the specialized and semi- and fully automated analytical instrumentation used to perform these tests.

3 Class Hours, 6 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 132, CHM 146 and permission of MLT advisor.

An introduction to microorganisms of importance in human health and disease. Topics include the morphology, isolation, and identification of pathogens, the interrelationships of microorganisms and human hosts, and the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Emphasis on bacteriology; includes survey of mycology, parasitology, and virology

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 131; Corequisite: MLT 209 or MLT 210.

Overview of basic clinical microbiology techniques, including collection and processing of clinical specimens, media used for isolation and identification of organisms common to human flora, aseptic techniques, staining procedures, susceptibility testing, and isolation techniques. Course also includes lecture unit on immunology, including humoral and cell-mediated immunity, complement, and serological testing.

3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: MLT 208.

Comprehensive study of diagnostic methods for identification of normal and pathogenic microorganisms from clinical materials by appropriate laboratory techniques. Emphasis on cultural, microscopic and biochemical characteristics, collecting and processing of clinical specimens, diagnostic tests, and susceptibility tests.

2 Class Hours, 4 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: MLT 208.

Advanced techniques in collecting venous blood and capillary blood specimens. Topics include anatomy and physiology as related to specimen collection; properties of arterial blood versus venous blood; specialized collection equipment; specialized collection techniques; requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing, and quality assurance. Competency required in the performance of routine venipuncture and micro-blood drawing techniques.

10 Weeks: 3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: MLT 204 or permission of MLT advisor.

Application of phlebotomy techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or health care environment. Focus on safety, quality control, communication, interpersonal skills, and ethical considerations relating to patients. This course will provide 160 hours of clinical phlebotomy experience in the affiliate clinical agencies.

160 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MLT 214 and permission of MLT advisor.

An introduction to the basic concepts in immunology, including development of the immune system, innate immunity, immunoglobulin structure and genetics, antigen-antibody reactions, the major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation, T cell receptors, T cell activation and effector functions, anergy and apoptosis, adhesion molecules, phagocytic cell function, immune responses to infections organisms and tumors, autoimmune diseases, allergies, immune deficiencies and AIDS.

3 Lecture Hours; Prerequisite: BIO 132 or equivalent; Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology is required to understand more detailed study on the immune system and immunopathology.

An introduction to the theory, practice, and clinical significance of serological testing for the clinical laboratory setting. Principles and tractical applications of aboratory methods based on both traditional serological methods and molecular methods for detection and confirmation of disease.

2 Laboratory Contact Hours; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MLT 212, Immunology.

Performance of procedures in clinical chemistry, immunology-serology, and immunohematology in an affiliated medical laboratory under direct supervision of medical laboratory personnel. Students will conduct routine analytical procedures, develop their laboratory skills, and apply knowledge gained in the program. Emphasis is on specimen collection and processing quality control, preventative maintenance, laboratory safety, and significance of abnormal results.

4 Weeks: 40 Hours per Week; Prerequisite: MLT 205 or 216/220, MLT 206, MLT 207, MLT 220 and permission of the MLT advisor.

Performance of procedures in urinalysis, body fluid analysis, phlebotomy, hematology, and coagulation in an affiliated medical laboratory under direct supervision of medical laboratory personnel. Students will conduct routine analytical procedures, develop their laboratory skills, and apply knowledge gained in the program. Emphasis is on specimen collection and processing, quality control, preventative maintenance, laboratory safety, and significance of abnormal results.

4 Weeks: 40 Hours per Week; Prerequisite: MLT 201, MLT 202, MLT 204 and permission of the MLT advisor.

Performance of procedures in microbiology in an affiliated medical laboratory under direct supervision of medical laboratory personnel. Students will conduct routine analytical procedures, develop their laboratory skills, and apply knowledge gained in the program. Emphasis is on specimen collection and processing, quality control, preventative maintenance, laboratory safety, and significance of abnormal results.

2 Weeks: 40 Hours per Week; Prerequisite: MLT 208, MLT 210, and permission of the MLT advisor.

Special courses covering topics in Medical Technology which are not available within and are beyond the scope of the usual course offerings.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Individual student project in an MLT specialty, conducted under the direction of a faculty member and approved by the department chairperson.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval.