MLAB-1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Credit Hours 1Introduction to medical laboratory science, structure, equipment, and philosophy.
MLAB Medical Lab Technician (N)
MLAB-1231: Parasitology/Mycology
Credit Hours 2An introductory course in clinical parasitology, mycology, and virology. A study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites, fungi and viruses and the practical application of laboratory procedures, quality control, quality assurance and safety.
MLAB-1235: Immunology/Serology
Credit Hours 2An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety.
MLAB-1311: Urinalysis and Body Fluids
Credit Hours 3An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety.
Prerequisites: MLAB-1101.
MLAB-1415: Hematology
Credit Hours 4The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, both manual and automated; red blood cells and white blood cells maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases.
Prerequisites: MLAB-1101.
MLAB-2132: Seminar in Medical Laboratory Technology
Credit Hours 1Designed to reinforce didactic information with laboratory methodologies and to allow exploration of advanced techniques in medical laboratory technology.
Prerequisites: MLAB-2401
MLAB-2221: Molecular Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratory Science
Credit Hours 2A comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease.
MLAB-2360: Clinical I - Medical Laboratory Technician
Credit Hours 3MLAB-2361: Clinical II – Medical Laboratory Technician
Credit Hours 3A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Prerequisites: MLAB-2360.
MLAB-2401: Clinical Chemistry
Credit Hours 4An introduction to the principles, procedures physiological basis, and significance of testing performed in Clinical Chemistry. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique, electrolytes and acid-based balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology and chemical analysis of body fluids.
Prerequisites: MATH-1314.
Corequisites: CHEM-1411.
MLAB-2431: Immunohematology
Credit Hours 4A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory techniques and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group and Rh typing, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, and donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Included in this course is a study of the theory and application of basic immunology including the principles of serological procedures.
Prerequisites: MLAB-1101.
MLAB-2434: Clinical Microbiology
Credit Hours 4Instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results.
Prerequisites: MLAB-1101.