Curriculum and Course Descriptions

Year 1

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301  Freshman Composition I
BIOL 2404    Human Anatomy & Physiology or
                     BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402
MATH 1314  College Algebra
MLAB 1201  Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sci
MLAB 1311  Urinalysis & Body Fluids

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302   Freshman Composition II
PSYC 2301   General Psychology or PSYC 1315
                     Psychology of Personal Adjustment
MLAB 1227  Coagulation
MLAB 1415  Hematology
PLAB 1223   Phlebotomy

Summer Session

MLAB 1160 Clinical I
MLAB 1261 Clinical II

Year 2

Fall Semester

CHEM 1411  General Chemistry I
MLAB 1331   Parasitology & Mycology
MLAB 1335   Immunology & Serology
MLAB 2501   Clinical Chemistry

Spring Semester

CHEM 1411  General Chemistry II
MLAB 2431   Immunohematology
MLAB 2534   Clinical Microbiology

Summer Session

MLAB 2261  Clinical III
MLAB 2262  Clinical IV
MLAB 2263  Clinical V
MLAB 2338  Advanced Topics in Clinical Lab Sci

Course Descriptions

MLAB 1201 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sci (2-1-2)
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, basic laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics.

MLAB 1311 Urinalysis and Body Fluids (3-2-2)
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis, including the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, and physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids.

MLAB 1227 Coagulation (2-2-1)
Prerequisite: MLAB 1201
A course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes laboratory exercises which rely on commonly performed manual and semiautomated methods.

MLAB 1415 Hematology (4-3-4)
Prerequisite: MLAB 1201
Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, both manual and automated; red blood cells and white blood cells maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases.

PLAB 1223 Phlebotomy (2-1-3)
Prerequisite: None
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. Topics include professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.

MLAB 1160 Clinical I (1-0-8)
Prerequisites: MLAB 1201, MLAB 1311, PLAB 1223
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in the areas of phlebotomy and urinalysis. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

MLAB 1261 Clinical II (2-0-8)
Prerequisites: MLAB 1201; MLAB 1415; MLAB 1227
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in the areas of hematology and coagulation. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

MLAB 1331 Parasitology/Mycology (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: None
A study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures.

MLAB 1335 Immunology/Serology (3-2-4)
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures.

MLAB 2501 Clinical Chemistry (5-4-4)
Corequisite: CHEM 1411
An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed in clinical chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology.

MLAB 2431 Immunohematology(4-3-4)
Prerequisite: MLAB 1335
A study of blood group antigens and antibodies. Performance of routine blood banking procedures, including blood group and Rh typing, antibody screens, antibody identification, cross matching, elution, and absorption techniques.

MLAB 2534 Clinical Microbiology (5-3-4)
Prerequisite: MLAB 1201
Instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting procedures.

MLAB 2338 Advanced Topics in Clinical Laboratory Science (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: By permission of Instructor
This course examines the integration of all areas of the clinical laboratory and correlates laboratory test data with diagnostic applications and pathophysiology using critical thinking skills.

MLAB 2261 Clinical III (2-0-8)
Prerequisites: MLAB 1331 and MLAB 2534
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in the areas of microbiology and parasitology. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

MLAB 2262 Clinical IV (2-0-8)
Prerequisite: MLAB 1335 and MLAB 2431
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in the areas of immunology and blood banking. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

MLAB 2263 Clinical V (2-0-8)
Prerequisite: MLAB 2501
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in the area of clinical chemistry. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.