For major requirements, see the School of Allied Health section of this Catalog.
The following courses are open only to the students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program unless otherwise noted. Others must obtain the permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program.
210. Infectious Disease Process I
(Formerly MLS 204.) First semester. Three credits. One 2-hour lecture, one 2-hour laboratory period and one 1-1/2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MCB 203 or MCB 204 which may be taken concurrently. Not open for credit for students who have passed MCB 229.
Fundamentals of microbial classification, structure, growth and metabolism. Principles of disease and epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenicity and identification of bacteria causing human disease.
213. Clinical Immunology and Virology
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MLS 208(W) which may be taken concurrently. Open only to students enrolled the Medical Technology Program. Others must obtain permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program. Epp
Immune responses in normal and diseased states; methods for the detection of antigens and antibodies in blood and body fluids; introduction to virology and immunology methods for the diagnosis of viral diseases.
250. Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Either semester. Five credits. Prerequisite: MCB 203. Open only to students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program. Others must obtain permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program.
Manual and automated methods for the biochemical analysis of blood and body fluids; principles of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments. Evaluation of test results in normal and diseased states.
251. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MT 250. Open only to students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program. Others must obtain permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program.
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 250 to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, teamwork, evaluation of normal and abnormal results; instrumentation and and quality assurance or the general laboratory environment.
252. Infectious Disease Process II
Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MT 210. Open only to students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program. Others must obtain permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program.
Isolation and identification of pathogenetic and opportunistic fungi that infect humans, pathogenesis and identification of human parasites and correlation of organisms to disease states.
=260. Theory of Phlebotomy
(Formerly MLS 291.) Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: MLS 200.
Venipuncture and special phlebotomy techniques, safety, ethics, and management of phlebotomy services.
=261. Phlebotomy Laboratory
(Formerly MLS 292.) Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: MT 260 (Formerly MLS 291).
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 260 (Formerly MLS 291) to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, scheduling, teamwork, and quality assurance in the general laboratory environment.
264. Hematology
(Formerly MLS 280.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MLS 200.
Principles of hemostasis, blood cell formation, morphology, function and kinetics; pathophysiology of coagulation and blood cell disorders; principles and procedures used to evaluate coagulation and blood cells in blood and body fluids; laboratory practice in microscopic evaluation.
266. Clinical Microbiology
(Formerly MLS 284.) First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: MT 210 (Formerly MLS 204).
Isolation and identification of normal flora and clinically significant bacteria and fungi from clinical specimens, correlation of the organisms isolated to disease states, and susceptibility testing of bacteria.
267. Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
(Formerly MLS 285.) Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: MT 266 (Formerly MLS 284).
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 252 and MT 266 (Formerly MLS 284) to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, teamwork, evaluation of normal and abnormal results, instrumentation, and quality assurance in the general laboratory environment.
269. Clinical Immunology Laboratory
(Formerly MLS 289.) Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: MT 213.
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 213 to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, teamwork, evaluation of normal and abnormal results, instrumentation, and quality assurance in the general laboratory environment.
270. Transfusion Services
(Formerly MLS 286.) First semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MLS 208(W).
Human blood groups, HLA antigens, compatibility testing, donor selection, and their relationship to transfusion and transplantation. Evaluation of laboratory results for selection of blood components for therapy.
272. Urinalysis
(Formerly MLS 293.) First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: MLS 200.
Renal physiology, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, correlation of results with disease states, chemical analysis of feces.
273. Urinalysis Laboratory
(Formerly MLS 294.) Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: MT 272 (Formerly MLS 293).
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 272 (Formerly MLS 293) to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, teamwork, evaluation of normal and abnormal results, instrumentation and quality assurance in the general laboratory setting environment.
274. Hematology Laboratory
Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MT 264. Open only to students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program. Others must obtain permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program.
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 264 (formerly MLS 280) to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, teamwork, evaluation of normal and abnormal results, instrumentation and quality assurance in the general laboratory environment. Correlation of blood cell morphology and laboratory data in normal and disease states.
275. Transfusion Services Laboratory
Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MT 270. Open only to students enrolled in the Medical Technology Program. Others must obtain permission of the Director of the Medical Technology Program.
Application of the theory and techniques learned in MT 270 (formerly MLS 286) to the clinical laboratory setting. Understanding work flow, teamwork, evaluation of normal and abnormal results, instrumentation and quality assurance and preparation of blood components in the general laboratory environment.
280. Seminar in Medical Technology
(Formerly MLS 253.) Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: AH 241W. Hospital Staff
Examination of case studies integrating all areas of the clinical laboratory in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Design and implementation of a research project or investigation of a topic in medical technology. Oral and written presentation of research project or topic.
298. Special Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: The completion of Lower Division requirements in the Medical Technology Program. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Application of the scientific method of inquiry to plan, implement, evaluate and report a study of a problem in medical technology or investigation of a special topic not covered in undergraduate medical technology courses.
299. Independent Study for Undergraduates
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
This course is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized areas in the field of Medical Technology.