Medical Laboratory Technology MLTC 101 – 3 Credits Introductory Medical Laboratory Technology Presents a survey of medical laboratory technology for students who wish to apply for admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Includes safety, lab math, ethics, and divisions of a clinical laboratory. Open enrollment. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and MATH 083, or may be taken concurrently MLTC 150 – 3 Credits Principles of Immunology and Blood Banking Explores the basic principles of immunology including organization and functions of the immune system, antigens and antibodies, complement system, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, and disorders of the immune system. Also presents theoretical & practical concepts of blood banking and transfusion medicine. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, BIOL 109, BIOL 110, CHEM 107, CHEM 108 and MLTC 101. Lab fee: $50.00 MLTC 180 – 4 Credits Principles of Hematology & Coagulation Studies the fundamental concepts in hematology and hemostasis, which include hematopoiesis, anemias, hemoglobinopathies, qualitative leukocyte disorders, leukemias, and myeloproliferative disorders. Also studies hemostasis from normal platelet and clotting physiology to disorders of the clotting mechanism. Prerequisities: ENGL 101, BIOL 109, BIOL 110, CHEM 107, CHEM 108 and MLTC 101. Lab fee: $50.00 MLTC 200 – 5 Credits Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis/Body Fluids Presents the analysis of the chemical constituents of blood and other body fluids, as well as, the principles and procedures of the complete urinalysis. Includes specimen collection and processing, correlation of normal and pathologic physiology, and diagnostic implications in health and disease. Prerequisite: BIOL 109, BIOL 110, CHEM 146,147 or CHEM 121/122, ENGL 101, and MLTC 101. Lab fee: $50.00 MLTC 231 – 4 Credits Clinical Microbiology Studies the clinical aspects of infectious diseases, including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and medical virology. Includes specimen collection and handling, normal flora, and expected pathogens for various regions of the body. Explores the pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, epidemiology, treatment, and laboratory identification of each micro-organism. Prerequisites: BIOL 230, CHEM 146/147 or CHEM 121/122, ENGL 101, MLTC 101. MLTC 253 – 2 Credits Clinical Internship I - Hematology and Coagulation Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital or reference laboratory. Provides students the ability to gain practical skills in manual and automated hematology and coagulation procedures, including problem-solving, evaluation of quality control results, and instrument maintenance. Prerequisites: MLTC 180 and written permission of Program Director. MLTC 254 – 2 Credits Clinical Internship II Immunology and Blood Banking Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital or reference laboratory. Provides students the ability to gain practical and problem-solving skills in manual and automated immunology and blood banking procedures. Prerequisites: MLTC 150 and written permission of Program Director. MLTC 255 – 2 Credits Clinical Internship III-Chemistry and Urinalysis/Body Fluids Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital or reference laboratory. Provides students the ability to gain practical and problem-solving skills in manual and automated chemistry and urinalysis departments. Prerequisites: MLTC 200 or written permission of the Program Director. MLTC 256 – 2 Credits Clinical Internship IV Clinical Microbiology Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital or reference laboratory. Provides students the ability to gain practical skills in manual and automated microbiology procedures, including problem-solving, evaluation or quality control results, and instrument maintenance. Prerequisites: MLTC 231 and permission of Program Director.