Textbooks

The following list of required textbooks is published in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.

Fall 2008 

MET 4114 – Parasitology and Virology

Leventhal, R., & Cheadle, R. F.  Medical Parasitology A Self-Instructional Text (5^th ed.).  F. A. Davis.  ISBN 0803607881 

Concise description of the biology and epidemiology of human parasites 

MET 3213 – Introduction to Medical Technology
MET 3110 – Laboratory Procedures

Hudson, J.  Principles of Clinical Laboratory Management: A Study Guide and Workbook.  Prentice Hall.  ISBN 0130495387 

Complete overview of the most common clinical laboratory management topics 

MET 4223 – Body Fluids

Strasinger, S. K., & DiLorenzo, M. S.  Urinalysis & Body Fluids (4^th ed.).  F. A. Davis.  ISBN 0803607938 

Concise and carefully structured full-color instruction in the handling and analysis of non-blood body fluids 

MET 4312 – Hematology

Rodak, B. F.  Hematology Clinical Principles and Applications (2^nd ed.).  W. B. Saunders. ISBN 0721684041 

Comprehensive text explores key aspects of hematology including complementary testing areas 

Carr, J. H., & Rodak, B. F.  Clinical Hematology Atlas (2^nd ed.). Elsevier Saunders. ISBN 0721603955 

Over 400 photomicrographs, schematic diagrams and electron micrographs illustrating hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies 

MET 4311 – Immunology

Stevens, C. D.  Clinical Immunology and Serology (2^nd ed.).  F. A. Davis.  
ISBN 0803610955 

A practical introduction covering essential theoretical principles and serology techniques most commonly used in the lab

MET 3212 – Clinical Biochemistry

Goldberg, S.  Clinical Biochemistry Made Ridiculously Simple (2^nd ed.).  MedMaster, Inc. ISBN 0940780305 

This book focuses on clinically relevant biochemistry for medical students and other health professionals 

MET 4134 – Laboratory Medicine Seminar

Leach, D. & Ryman, D.  Prentice Hall Health’s Outline Review of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science.  Prentice Hall.  ISBN 0130184047 

A comprehensive guide designed in an easy-to-follow outline format with numerous illustrations for added support.  Provides a balanced review of all clinical laboratory science projects tested by today’s certifying agencies 

MET 4135 – Laboratory Medicine Case Studies Seminar

Jarreau, P.  Clinical Laboratory Science Review: A Bottom Line Approach (3^rd ed.).  Jefferson, LA: Creative Educators.  ISBN 0967043417

Graphics, stories, acronyms and mnemonics have been developed to help the student remember the basics of clinical science.  Includes outlines, charts, learning tools and practice questions
 

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