Online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Degree

Introduction to basic procedures used in modern clinical laboratories for the isolation and identification of clinically significant microorganisms. Emphasis will be placed on laboratory identification of these infectious organisms.

A comprehensive review of Medical Technology.  All students take a final comprehensive examination at the end of this course.  Successful completion of this course is required for graduation.  Final grades will be assigned on a pass/fail basis.

This course applies the basic theory of immunology and genetics to the human blood group systems and transfusion practice. Basic immunohematology techniques will be covered in the laboratory sessions.

The disease mechanisms of blood, tissue and intestinal parasites will be studied with emphasis on general mechanisms of parasitic infections. The increasing importance of fungal infections will also be discussed.

Introduction to research design for the evaluation of new methodology in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Students will prepare a presentation of research findings.

A study of erythrocyte abnormalities and associated disease states. The laboratory will focus on methods used in the evaluation of abnormal erythrocyte morphology.

Disorders of carbohydrate, protein, amino acid and lipid metabolism will be discussed with emphasis on laboratory detection and clinical correlation of these disorders.

This course offers an overview of the management process and supervisory techniques and responsibilities commonplace in the clinical laboratory.  Also covered are clinical and classroom instructional methods and evaluation strategies.

An introduction to the basic techniques used by clinical laboratory scientists. Laboratory safety and current issues in health care will be explored.

A study of human hemostatic mechanisms, its diseases, and abnormalities. This course will include a study of the origin and maturation of the formed elements of human blood. Laboratory exercises will focus on the evaluation of hemostatic function and anemia, as well as the morphology of formed elements of the blood.

A study of the human immune system in health and disease. Laboratory exercises are serologic procedures used in the laboratory diagnosis of immunologic and infectious diseases.

An advanced study of immunohematology theory and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving to assure safe transfusion practice.

Continued development of the skills necessary to function efficiently in a microbiology laboratory. The student will be exposed to extensive bacterial identification problems as it relates to various specimen sites (respiratory, CSF, etc.). Other topics include anaerobic bacteria and mycobacteria.

Heme, iron, bilirubin, and porphyrin metabolism will be discussed with an emphasis on disease processes associated with errors in these metabolic pathways and laboratory diagnosis.

Mechanisms for water, electrolyte and acid/base balance and imbalance will be discussed in association with renal, cardiac and respiratory function. Clinical enzymology and endocrinology will be discussed.

The physiologic mechanisms of the kidney will be discussed along with the importance of the kidney in homeostasis. Other body fluids commonly encountered in the clinical setting will also be discussed.

Fundamentals of molecular diagnostics, including extraction techniques, electrophoresis, PCR, and staining techniques used to evaluate DNA will be presented. Also topics in microbiology will be introduced such as safety, specimen handling, streaking techniques, morphology, and media used to isolate microorganisms.

A study of white blood cell abnormalities in human blood with correlations to disease processes. The laboratory portion of this course will involve development of expertise in hematologic procedures and correlation of test results with disease states.