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Medical Laboratory Technician
  

  • MEDT 1000 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces the student to general and basic information on Clinical Laboratory Science.  The course provides an overview of careers within the field, education requirements, and professional organizations.  Fundamental information about clinical labs including laboratory divisions, safety, and quality control is presented.  The course examines pathophysiology of disease, and students are introduced through hands-on experiences to those tests that aid in the diagnosis of disease states.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 1310 - Introduction to Hematology

    2 credit(s)
    This course covers basic manual hematology test and basic instrumentation theory. OSHA safety and an introduction to phlebotomy is also included. This course is designed as an introduction course to hematology for Med Lab Tech students.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 1320 - Hematology II

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): MEDT 1310 - Introduction to Hematology 
    Covers advanced theory and practical application of hematology and hemostasis systems as they relate to the medical laboratory. Laboratory techniques, instrumentation, safety, and quality assurance in the hematology/hemostasis lab are applied. Blood cell formation, cell function and morphology, and coagulation topics are covered. Correlation of test results to blood disorders is explored. Body fluid analysis will be covered including manual counts and laboratory procedures.
    Contact Hours: Class- 60 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 1410 - Immunohematology

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): BIOS 2250 - General Anatomy & Physiology I  , MEDT 1320 - Hematology II  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: BIOS 2260 - General Anatomy & Physiology II  
    Covers theoretical principles and procedures in immunohematology as they pertain to the clinical laboratory. Blood banking procedures will be covered including: antigens, antibodies, immune system responses, genetics, antibody identification, compatibility testing, transfusion reactions, component therapy, donor selection and tests, autoimmune hemolytic anemias and hemolytic disease of the newborn.
    Contact Hours: Class- 60 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 1420 - Urinalysis

    2 credit(s)
    Provides the student with theory and practice in performing urinalysis, including kidney function and urine formation. Urinalysis consist of examination of the physical, chemical, and microscopic components of urine.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 1800 - Clinical I/Blood Bank

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): MEDT 1410 - Immunohematology  
    The clinical internship provides the student the opportunity to implement skills learned in the Immunology/Immunohematology course in a clinical laboratory setting. Student attends for 40 hours per week for two weeks. Additional practice of blood bank principles and procedures, experience with automated instrumentation and exposure to clinical environment provided.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 1820 - Clinical II/Hematology

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): MEDT 1310 - Introduction to Hematology ,  MEDT 1320 - Hematology II , MEDT 1420 - Urinalysis  
    Provides the student with clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of clinical hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.  Emphasis is placed on the implementation of knowledge and technical skills in a clinical environment.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 225 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 2320 - Clinical Microbiology

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): BIOS 2260 - General Anatomy & Physiology II  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: MEDT 2340 - Parasitology/Mycology  
    Explains the basic skills, principles, and techniques for the staining, culturing, isolation, and identification of microorganisms of medical importance. Student will interpret clinical specimens to provide data correlation including diagnostics and treatment. Techniques for determining antibiotic sensitivity will be demonstrated. Public health, safety and quality control will also be emphasized.
    Contact Hours: Class- 60 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 2340 - Parasitology/Mycology

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): BIOS 2260 - General Anatomy & Physiology II  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: MEDT 2320 - Clinical Microbiology  
    Provides the student with an introduction to basic laboratory identification and classification of medically significant isolates in parasitology and mycology. Laboratory safety, specimen selection, processing, isolation, and identification methods will be covered. Epidemiology and pathogenesis of mycosis and parasitic infections will be emphasized.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 2410 - Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

    2 credit(s)
    Covers basic laboratory math, basic instrumentation, safety and quality control are discussed along with basic theory and result evaluation of electrolytes, kidney function and liver function test. This course is designed as an introduction course to clinical chemistry for Med Lab Tech students.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  

  • MEDT 2800 - Clinical III/Chemistry

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): MEDT 2410 - Introduction to Clinical Chemistry  
    Provides the student with clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of clinical chemistry.  Emphasis is placed on the implementation of knowledge and technical skill in a clinical environment.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 225 Internship- 0
  

  • MEDT 2820 - Clinical IV/Microbiology

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): MEDT 2320 - Clinical Microbiology  
    Provides the student with clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of clinical microbiology. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of knowledge and technical skills in a clinical environment.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 90 Internship- 0