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Course Descriptions

Traditional Program:

MET 3110—Laboratory Procedures
Laboratory sessions are designed to introduce basic laboratory techniques including but not limited to safety, phlebotomy, pipetting and the use of basic instruments as well as techniques for the analysis of urine, cerebrosphinal and other body fluids.

MET 3212—Clinical Biochemistry
Introduction to clinical biochemistry. Emphasis on material relevant for clinical laboratory sciences. Topics include metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

MET 3213—Introduction to Medical Technology
Introduction to principles and techniques used in clinical and research laboratories. Emphasis on general laboratory topics including but not limited to laboratory mathematics, safe practices, basic instrumentation, quality assurance and quality control. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional program in medical technology.

MET 4114—Parasitology and Virology
Pathogenic parasites and viruses are covered. Emphasis is on the identification of parasites and the clinical significance of viruses. Epidemiology is included as appropriate.

MET 4116—Immunohematology Laboratory
Laboratory for Immunohematology 4316. Emphasis is on testing methods to assure the safe and effective transfusion of blood components. Includes techniques to manage maternal and neonatal blood incompatibilities.

MET 4117—Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Laboratory for Molecular Diagnostics 4217.  Emphasis on basic molecular techniques such as DNA extraction and quantitation, restriction enzyme digestion, polymerase chain reaction and agarose gel electrophoresis.

MET 4134—Laboratory Medicine Seminar
Presentation of laboratory medicine topics by each student and attendance at laboratory seminars presented by others. Requires guided individual investigations.

MET 4135—Laboratory Medicine Case Studies Seminar
Presentation of laboratory medicine case studies to correlate the student’s didactic knowledge with the clinical experience.

MET 4138—Laboratory Management I
Focuses on knowledge and techniques needed to identify and resolve management problems in the laboratory. Students learn basic management concepts, how to manage diversity issues, development of educational objectives and how to select a laboratory information system.

MET 4139—Laboratory Management II
This continuation of Laboratory Management I includes preparing and reviewing technical procedure manuals, conducting interviews, writing and reviewing resumes and cover letters and becoming familiar with laboratory compliance, regulations and codes of conduct.

MET 4212—Hematology Laboratory
Laboratory for Hematology 4312. Emphasis on quantitative and qualitative techniques to evaluate the number, function and morphology of bood cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood. Includes testing methods to diagnose and monitor treatment for hematologic and hemostatic disorders.

MET 4215—Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Laboratory for the Clinical Microbiology course. Emphasis is on the laboratory procedures for isolating, culturing, and identifying microorganisms.

MET 4217—Molecular Diagnostics
Explores the use of molecular techniques for the diagnosis of disease.  Includes tests for genetic disorders (both inherited and acquired); infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C; tissue histocompatibility for organ transplants; and human identity testing.

MET 4223—Body Fluids
Theory and techniques of analyzing urine, cerebrospinal, synovial, amniotic, and other body fluids. Correlates chemical, cellular, and micro-biological findings in normal and disease states.

MET 4311—Immunology
Introduction to the mechanisms of normal and abnormal immune response. Emphasis on laboratory diagnosis by agglutination, precipitation, immunofluorescence and enzyme immunoassay.

MET 4312—Hematology
Normal and abnormal hematopoiesis and hemostasis. Emphasis on recognizing alterations correlating with diagnosis and treatment. Includes quantitation techniques and morphologic evaluation and function of blood cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood.

MET 4315—Clinical Microbiology
Pathogenic microorganisms are covered. Emphasis is on isolation, cultivation, and identification. Fundamental microbiology, epidemiology and pathogenesis are also included as appropriate.

MET 4316—Immunohematology
Study of the immunochemical reactivity of blood antigens and antibodies, blood grouping, and compatibility testing. Includes basic problems relating to hemolytic disease of the newborn and component therapy.

MET 4514—Clinical Chemistry
Detection and quantitation of metabolic compounds of major clinical significance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Emphasis on principles of analysis and diagnostic significance on biological constituents.

MET 4531—Hematology/Coagulation Internship
Supervised clinical internship in the area of hematology/coagulation. Emphasis on manual and automated techniques and development of professional behavior. Includes diagnostic correlations, quality assurance, and management practices.

MET 4535—Microbiology Internship
Supervised practical experience in the microbiology laboratory. Emphasis on principles, procedures, and quality assurance. Includes management practices and development of professional behavior.

MET 4540—Chemistry/Urinalysis/Phlebotomy Internship
Supervised clinical internship in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis and phlebotomy.  Emphasis on automated techniques, quality control, diagnostic correlations, management practices and development of professional behavior.  Practical application of course work in the area of urinalysis.  Emphasis on principles, procedures and quality assurance.

MET 4541—Blood Bank/Immunology Internship
Supervised practical experience in the blood bank laboratory and immunology/serology.  Emphasis on principles, procedures and quality assurance.  Includes management practices and development of professional behavior.

Baccalureate Second Degree Program:

MET 4224—Urinalysis/Immunology/Phlebotomy Internship
Supervised clinical internship in the areas of urinalysis, immunology, and phlebotomy.  Emphasis on manual and automated techniques and development of professional behavior.  Includes diagnostic correlations, quality assurance, and management practices.

MET 4226—Blood Bank Internship
Supervised practical application of course work and experience in the area of blood banking.  Emphasis on principles, procedures, and quality assurance.  Includes management practices and development of professional behavior.

MET 4600—Chemistry/Clinical Microbiology/Hematology-Coagulation Internship
Supervised practical application of coursework and experience in the areas of chemistry, microbiology, and hematology.  Emphasis on principles, procedures, automated techniques, quality control, diagnostic correlations, and quality assurance.  Includes management practices and development of professional behavior.

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