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MDL243: Practicum: Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis – 1 credit

Practicum experience in clinical hematology and hemostasis based in healthcare facilities or reference laboratories. Assessment of the anatomy and physiology of the hematopoietic and hemostasis systems, hematology case studies, anemia categories, and thrombocyte, malignant and nonmalignant leukocyte disorders. Application of interpreting, evaluating, and reporting hematology results, morphology, peripheral smear correlation with analyzer results, erythrocyte indices, collection techniques, specimen handling, calibration, and quality control. Emphasis on hematology and hemostasis analyzers, and preventive maintenance. Perform hematology and hemostasis analyses. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL242, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of the Program Director.