Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AHMT)

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3000 Level Courses

3015. Special Problems in Clinical Laboratory Science (V1-3). A study of specific problems in clinical laboratory science under faculty direction.

3110. Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science (1:1:0). An overview and introduction to the profession. (Writing Intensive)

3310. Urinalysis and Body Fluids I (3:2:3). Analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and body fluids. Special emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology.

3400. Clinical Chemistry I (4:3:6). An introduction to the basic principles and methodologies of clinical chemistry.

3405. Clinical Bacteriology I (4:3:6). Study of the isolation, cultivation, identification, and susceptibility testing of pathogenic bacteria. The taxonomy, physiology, and pathogenesis of medically important bacteria are covered.

3450. Clinical Chemistry II (4:3:6). Prerequisite: 3400. The qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of blood and other body fluids. Correlation of test results to health and disease states.

3455. Principles of Immunology (4:3:6). Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine.

3460. Clinical Bacteriology II (4:3:6). Prerequisite: AHMT 3405. A continuation of AHMT 3405 with an emphasis on clinical correlations and case studies.

3465. Immunohematology I (4:3:6). Prerequisite: AHMT 3455. The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology.

3470. Hematology I (4:3:6). An introduction to the study of coagulation, blood cells, blood forming organs, and related diagnostic laboratory procedures.

4000 Level Courses

4105. Senior Seminar (1:1:0). A Comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science.

4185. Clinical Correlations (1:1:0). Prerequisite: AHMT 3400, 3405, 3450, 3455, 3460, 3465, 3470, 4480. Review of current topics and case studies in clinical laboratory science.

4300. Applied Statistics and Research (3:3:0). Introduction to descriptive, inferential, and non-parametric statistics related to basic and clinical science. (Writing Intensive)

4305. Molecular Diagnostics (3:3:0). Introduction to basic genetics and genetic testing techniques used in molecular and forensic pathology.

4320. Laboratory Management (2:3:0). An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory. (Writing Intensive)

4455. Clinical Parasitology and Mycology (4:3:6). Prerequisite: AHMT 3405 and 3460. Study of medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites and their vectors, and pathogenic fungi.

4480. Hematology II (4:3:6). Prerequisite: AHMT 3470. The study of blood cells and their abnormalities with emphasis on disease processes.

4640. Clinical Preceptorship I (6:6:0). An introductory supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.

4741. Clinical Preceptorship II (7:7:0). An intermediate supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.

4842. Clinical Preceptorship III (8:8:0). An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.

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