MLT 108 - Hematology Spring

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

20 hours lecture/lab per week for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT program; 1 MLT 100 or consent of MLT Program Director. Comment: MLT 108 is a modular course offered the first 8 weeks in the Spring semester only. MLT 108 will enable the students to learn the basics of human red and white blood cell structure and function and the theoretical aspects behind the enumeration and identification of the blood cells, as well as the diseases associated with these cells. The basic techniques of red and white blood cell counting and microscopic identification, as well as hemoglobin and hematocrit determinations are included. The student will also learn specialized hematology techniques and instrumentation and coagulation procedures, as well as safety and quality control. Upon successful completion of MLT 108, the student should be able to: List the different types of human blood cells Identify the following cells under the microscope: a. Erythrocytes b. Leukocytes c. Thrombocytes Describe the theory behind the following laboratory procedures and perform the testing procedures within + 2 standard deviations: a. Hemoglobin b. Hematocrit c. Manual cell counting d. Differential count e. Sedimentation rate List the normal values for the laboratory tests listed above Define and identify the various inclusion bodies found in red and white blood cells and the conditions in which they occur. Describe the clinical significance of and differences among the various hemoglobins Summarize the facets of hemostasis and their interrelationship Discuss the coagulation mechanism, its stages and each factor involved in coagulation List and describe coagulation abnormalities and the laboratory results associated with each disorder Describe and discuss the fibrinolytic system Identify microscopically the cellular picture and describe the following disease states: a. Anemias (macrocytic, normocytic, microcytic, hemolytic) b. Polycythemias c. Pancytopenias d. Leukemias e. Lymphomas f. Multiple Myelomas Operate and maintain equipment applicable to hematology and coagulation laboratories Perform the following laboratory procedures within + 2 standard deviations: a. Prothrombin time b. Activated Partial Thromboplastin time c. Thrombin time d. Fibrinogen titer Perform the following tests with 100% accuracy a. Sickle cell test b. Fibrin split products c. Clot retraction Perform the appropriate quality control procedures for Hematology Utilize the safety precautions necessary in the Hematology laboratory.

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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