Courses in Medical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy

"P" refers to a course prerequisite and "C" to a course that must be taken concurrently.

AHLT C102 Phlebotomy Seminar Topics (2 cr.) Basic concepts in health care delivery, organization, and policy; topics in professionalism, ethics, and quality assurance; discussion of career opportunities; overview of current trends and issues.

AHLT C121 Clinical Techniques (3 cr.) Introduction to laboratory automation, including macro and microtechniques for chemical analyses. Focuses on importance of quality control as it relates to instrumentation in the determination of various biochemical constituents.

AHLT C122 Clinical Chemistry (4 cr.) Introduction to clinical chemistry and basic laboratory methods. Fundamentals of primary blood constituents, their significance in health and disease, and procedures for determinations. Emphasis on general rules for clinical analysis.

AHLT C131 Hematology (4 cr.) Introduction to blood characteristics. Emphasis on the complete blood count and study of abnormal blood cells. Overview of automated methodologies and corresponding quality control procedures. Theory of blood coagulation and related procedures. Lab included.

AHLT C140 Immunohematology (4 cr.) Introduction to principles of immunology at the level of antibody formation and reaction. Primarily a discussion of blood grouping, Rh typing, and detection of irregular antibodies in human serum by compatibility testing. Blood group system and blood components are discussed. Lab included.

AHLT C141 Clinical Immunoserology (4 cr.) Introduction to principles of immunology at the level of antibody formation and reaction. Laboratory focus is on serologic testing used to detect abnormalities present because of antigen-antibody interaction. Lab included.

AHLT C142 Introduction to Phlebotomy (3 cr.) Introduction to basic phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture, skin puncture, and arterial puncture. Topics include specimen requirements, patient contact recommendations, isolation procedures, quality assurance, and laboratory safety.

AHLT C143 Phlebotomy Practicum (3 cr.) Clinical practicum experience in phlebotomy spent in local clinical affiliate. Students perform venipuncture and skin puncture techniques on outpatients and inpatients. Student is responsible for own transportation to clinical affiliate.

AHLT C150 Body Structure and Function (3 cr.) Introduction to the basic structures and functions of the human body; fundamental anatomic terminology; relationships of clinical laboratory to diagnosis.

AHLT C151 Clinical Microbiology (4 cr.) This course embodies the essential principles of bacteriology relative to human disease, with emphasis on current knowledge regarding the pathogenicity of the microorganisms presented as well as cultivation, isolation, and identification of those organisms.

AHLT C152 Clinical Parasitology and Mycology (3 cr.) Topics focus on parasitology with inclusion of protozoa, helminths, and arthropods as agents of infection, virology, and medical mycology. Current knowledge regarding clinical pathogenicity of the microorganisms and identification of these organisms is included.

AHLT C161 Body Fluids (3 cr.) General renal physiology and urine formation. Emphasis is on the routine urinalysis and its role in the early detection of disease. Fundamentals of kidney function studies, gastric analysis, and other body fluids are discussed. Labs include physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations of urine, gastric, and spinal fluids. Lab included.

AHLT C180 Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory (3 cr.) A survey of the practical aspects of laboratory testing. Lectures and labs acquaint students with techniques, equipment, and instruments common to the medical laboratory. Hospital orientation included. Lab included.

AHLT C181 Clinical Education I (1-4 cr.) Clinical application of laboratory techniques in all phases of laboratory testing. Procedures performed in each department of the medical laboratory under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Proficiency levels established.

AHLT C182 Clinical Education II (1-4 cr.) P: C181. Clinical application of laboratory techniques in all phases of laboratory testing. Procedures performed in each department of the medical laboratory under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Proficiency levels established.

AHLT L202 Advanced Clinical Topics (2 cr.) Topics include resume writing, interviewing skills, research and case study presentations, and current medical topics presented by experts from the community, local hospitals, and universities. Students prepare and present a case study.