Introduces the basic techniques, including design of the health care system, ethics, terminology, calculations, venipuncture, and routine urinalysis. Prerequisites: all general education courses required in the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. Teaches techniques of specimen collection, specimen handling, and patient interactions. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Reading Placement Test. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Studies the gross, chemical, and microscopic techniques used in the clinical laboratory. Emphasizes the study of clinical specimens, which include the urine, feces, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and body exudates. Introduces specimen collection and preparation. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MDL 101. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches the cellular elements of blood, including blood cell formation and routine hematological procedures. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MDL 101. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial of service firms coordinated by the college. Prerequisite: MDL 101, including phlebotomy instruction. Laboratory 8 hours per meek.

Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial of service firms coordinated by the college. Prerequisite: MDL 105 with a grade of "C" or better. Laboratory 20 hours per week.

Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial of service firms coordinated by the college. Prerequisites: completion of all MDL courses and permission of the MDL program director. Co-requisite: MDL 281. Laboratory 12 hours per week.

Teaches principles of basic immunology, physiology of the immune system, diseases involving the immune system, and serologic procedures. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MDL 101. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches fundamentals of blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing, antibody screening, component preparation, donor selection, and transfusion reactions and investigation. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  MDL 210. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

Teaches advanced study of blood to include coagulation, abnormal blood formation, and changes seen in various diseases. Prerequisite: MDL 125. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches handling, isolation, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Emphasizes clinical techniques of bacteriology and mycology. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MDL101. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Introduces methods of performing biochemical analysis of clinical specimens. Teaches instrumentation involved in a clinical chemistry laboratory, quality control, and the ability to recognize technical problems. Prerequisites or co-requisites: MDL 101 and CHM 101 or CHM 111.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

MDL 281 Clinical Correlations (1 cr.)

Includes performing techniques, procedures, and interpretations in all areas of the clinical laboratory or simulated laboratory setting. Prerequisite: MDL 110, MDL 225, MDL 252, MDL 262, and MDL 216 or equivalent. Co-requisite: MDL 281. Laboratory 12 hours per week.

Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Prerequisites: completion of all MDL courses permission of the MDL program director. Co-requisite: MDL 281. Laboratory 12 hours per week.

Provides an opportunity to explore topic areas of an evolving nature or of short-term importance in the discipline. Lecture 1 - 5 hours per week.