Title
MLT1216 - Hematology
API ID
Credits
2 (2/0/0)
Description
This is an introductory course for Medical Laboratory Technology students covering the production, maturation, function and abnormalities of blood cells and coagulation to maintain body homeostasis.
Prerequisites
- Admission to the MLT program
Pre/Corequisites
Competencies
- Explain the production, maturation sequence, destruction and function of erythrocytes.
- Correlate the production of abnormal erythrocytes to signs, symptoms and pathophysiology of hematologic disorders.
- Explain the production, maturation sequence and destruction of leukocytes.
- Compare the function of leukocytes in health and in disease.
- Correlate hematological abnormalities with signs and symptoms of leukocyte disorders.
- Explain the production, maturation sequence, destruction and function of thrombocytes.
- Describe the coagulation cascade.
Degrees that use this course
Degrees that use this course
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
60
