Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science Program

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MT-1 URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS 3 CREDITS

This is a study of renal function and the physiologic process which results in the formation of urine. Emphasis is on physical and chemical diagnostic procedures, clinical microscopy, and clinical significance. The course covers laboratory procedures and clinical significance of analysis of spinal fluid, seminal fluid and other body fluids commonly examined in the laboratory. 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-2 HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION 5 CREDITS

This course is a comprehensive study of the hemopoietic system. Morphology of normal red blood cells, white blood cells, determination of blood parameters, anemias, leukemias and other blood diseases. Hemostasis, coagulation cascade, fibrinolysis, coagulopathies, and laboratory procedures for coagulation testing are also covered. Emphasis is on principles, analytical procedures, and clinical interpretation of routine and special tests. 2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-3 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 6 CREDITS

Introduction to medical chemistry analysis of blood and other body fluids. Topics to be covered are lab calculations, laboratory instrumentation, quality control and assurance, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, non-protein nitrogen, electrolytes, acid-base physiology, enzymes, tumor markers, vitamins, endocrinology, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring. Emphasis is on chemical principles, analytical methods, clinical significance and interpretation of chemistry tests by organ systems. Laboratory work includes theory and operation of semi and fully automated analytical instrumentation. 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-4 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 3 CREDITS

Introduction to blood banking. This course covers ABO, Rh and other antigen-antibody systems. Emphasis is on ABO blood grouping, anti-globulin testing, compatibility testing, antibody identification, component utilization, transfusion therapies, donor requirements, fetal-maternal testing, and laboratory procedures. 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-5 MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY/SEROLOGY 3 CREDITS

This course is the study of mechanisms of the immune system which includes humeral and cell mediated immunity, complement, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity, tumor immunology, transplant immunology, viral hepatitis, syphilis serology, Rubella, HIV, and Epstein Bar Virus. Emphasis is on principles, laboratory procedures, and clinical significance. Laboratory tests include, antibody quantitation, agglutination tests, immunoelectrophoresis, fluorescent antibody tests, enzyme immunoassay, PCR and Western Blot techniques. 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-6 MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY 1.5 CREDITS

This course is the study of medically important parasites of man. Topics includes the introduction to the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures for isolation and identification of medically important parasites of man and other animals. Emphasis is on the identification, of Nematodes, Cestodes, Trematodes, Protozoans and Sporozoans and the study of their life cycles and laboratory techniques . 2 Class Hours, 1.5 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-7 MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY-VIROLOGY 7 CREDITS

This course is a comprehensive study of medically important pathogenic bacteria. Course topics include: specimen handling, staining methods, media/culture methods, rapid diagnostic tests, serologic grouping, taxonomy, morphology, metabolism, pathology, and growth requirements and biochemical characteristics, culture techniques, biochemical identification, transmission, and antibiotic susceptibility testing of medically important bacteria, mycobacteria, rickettsia, and viruses. Fundamentals of virology including structure, classification and pathology and laboratory techniques. 2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours per day.

MT-8 MEDICAL MYCOLOGY 1.5 CREDITS

This course is the study of medically important fungi to man. Topics included are classification, nomenclature, methods of culture and identification and microscopic identification of selected fungal species and diseases. 2 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour per day.

MT-9 LABORATORY MANAGEMENT/EDUCATION 1 CREDIT

This is a student self-directed study of the principles of managing a clinical laboratory. Emphasis is on leadership theory, human resource management, communications, marketing, budgeting, problem solving, regulatory issues, inventory and laboratory information systems. Educational topics include: learning theories, program development and evaluation, instruction media, domains of learning and test development 15 - 20 Total Class and Project Hours.

MT-10 SEMINAR (1)

The seminar is design to develop the student’s understanding and evaluation of published research design and practice. The seminar prepares the student to be an informed consumer of research published in the field. The course is designed to develop the student’s use of the library and Internet resources, evaluation of research, critical thinking skills, and oral presentation skills. The student is responsible for topic selection, liturature search, presentation development and poster board presentation. This project is completed with the guidance of the program director. A professional oral presentation and poster required for this course.

To CONTACT OUR PROGRAM

Brian Spezialetti, M.S., MT(ASCP)

School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Robert Packer Hospital

Sayre, PA 18840

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