MLS 419 - Clinical Hematology I

3 Credits
4 lab hours.

An introductory course to the basic principles of hematology and the study of anemias. Topics include hematopoiesis, erythropoiesis, anemias, hemoglobinopathies. Students will learn to evaluate normal and abnormal cellular morphology through a systematic evaluation of the peripheral smear and all of its components. Additionally, students will learn to integrate these findings into the clinical picture. Reference intervals (Normal values), the laboratory evaluation of hematological diseases and treatment plans will be presented in detail. Manual and automated procedures for components of the blood will be performed in the laboratory session. Laboratory exercises, case studies, and integrated discussions will compliment the course. MDTC 419

Prerequisite(s) MLS 300 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)