DIAG 2735 - Clinical Laboratory Studies

Institution:

Life University

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Description:

Prerequisites: DIAG 2725, MICR1531 This course is intended to enhance the student's understanding of clinical laboratory findings as related to disorders of the human organism including vertebral subluxation. The student will learn in lecture basics of clinical laboratory tests, the significance of high and low values and how to correlate abnormal test results found on a clinical laboratory report in order to ascertain a clinical impression. In laboratory, students will learn to perform, analyze, and interpret the Routine Urinalysis and the Complete Blood Count including hematocrit. Additionally, they will learn venipuncture technique and the determination of blood glucose in peripheral blood. Throughout the quarter, development of critical thinking skills will be aprimary concern. Students will be given case studies, including some abnormal laboratory tests, and will be asked to produce an impression or working diagnosis from these histories and explain the rational of their conclusions.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.life.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 543-3202

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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