Medical Lab Science (Online) (MLSO)

Study the biology of clinically significant bacteria. Emphasizes pathophysiology and diagnostic procedures and tests used for their detection and identification. Topics of learning include, but not limited to, epidemiology, signs and symptoms of disease, mechanisms of infection and treatment. Contemporary laboratory methodologies used to examine, process and analyze clinical specimens are also discussed.

Continuation of Clinical Microbiology I. Study the biology of clinically significant bacteria such as, but not limited to, obligate anaerobes, partially acid fast bacilli and mycobacteria. Parasitology, mycology and virology will also be studied. Emphasizes pathophysiology and diagnostic procedures and tests used for their detection and identification. Topics of learning include, but not limited to, epidemiology, signs and symptoms of disease, mechanisms of infection and treatment. Contemporary laboratory methodologies used to examine, process and analyze clinical specimens are also discussed.

Study of the significance of chemical analytes indicative of human health and disease. Topics of learning include, but not limited to, analytical methodologies, operating principles, and utilization of biochemical laboratory instrumentation, equipment and analyzers for analyte determinations; clinical and research. Chemical analytes that will be discussed throughout the duration of this course include, but not limited to, carbohydrates, electrolytes, proteins, enzymes, non-protein nitrogen compounds, lipids and blood gases. Quality control and preventative maintenance methods are also discussed.

Continuation of Clinical Chemistry I. Topics of learning include, but not limited to, analytical methodologies, operating principles, and utilization of biochemical laboratory instrumentation, equipment and analyzers for analyte determinations; clinical and research.Emphasis on the study of organ function, endocrinology, heme derivatives, nutrition assessment, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, tumor markers, specialized care and special chemistry and problem solving in the clinical chemistry laboratory.

Examines basic principles and mechanisms of the immune system in the physiologic condition and in disease. Immune mechanisms in infections, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, as well as tumor and transplantation immunology are discussed. Lecture. This is an online course.

Students participate in all phases of laboratory functions common to contemporary clinical laboratory practice in their field of study. Components include practical work experience, participation in and/or observation of specialty area(s), and quality. Graduate practical internships in affiliated clinical and/or research laboratories.