Title

MLT1216 - Hematology

Description

Description

This is an introductory course for Medical Laboratory Technology students covering the production, maturation, function and abnormalities of blood cells and coagulation to maintain body homeostasis.
API ID

Credits

2 (2/0/0)

Prerequisites

  • Admission to the MLT program

Pre/Corequisites

Competencies

  1. Explain the production, maturation sequence, destruction and function of erythrocytes.
  2. Correlate the production of abnormal erythrocytes to signs, symptoms and pathophysiology of hematologic disorders.
  3. Explain the production, maturation sequence and destruction of leukocytes.
  4. Compare the function of leukocytes in health and in disease.
  5. Correlate hematological abnormalities with signs and symptoms of leukocyte disorders.
  6. Explain the production, maturation sequence, destruction and function of thrombocytes.
  7. Describe the coagulation cascade.
Degrees that use this course

Degrees that use this course

Medical Laboratory Technician
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Medical laboratory technicians perform a wide range of routine laboratory procedures associated with blood and body fluid analysis. In...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
60