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Curriculum
Program course descriptions and suggested semester academic credits ( ) include:
MTSJ 401 Clinical Chemistry (9)
The study of the chemical constituents and drugs present in body fluids, their
clinical significance and analytical methods of measurement and principles
of instrumentation with an emphasis on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
of automated chemical analyzers.
MTSJ 402 Urinalysis (2)
The study of kidney function and performance of related tests with an emphasis
on the physical, chemical and microscopic examination of the urine.
MTSJ 403 Hematology (5)
The study and performance of tests related to the quantity and quality of
the cellular elements of the blood and body fluids.
MTSJ 404 Hemostasis (2)
The study of the factors involved in the mechanism of blood clotting and performance
of differential tests to pinpoint hemostatic disorders.
MTSJ 405 Blood Bank (4)
The study of blood group serology as it applies to the preparation and provision
of blood products in transfusion therapy, to include donor collection, component
preparation and pre-transfusion testing.
MTSJ 406 Immunology/Serology (3)
The study of the immune system and the tests used to identify its disorders
with practical application of immunologic principles to aid in the diagnosis
of infectious and autoimmune diseases.
MTSJ 407-1 Microbiology (6)
The study and identification of bacteria of clinical significance using culture,
biochemical, molecular and microscopic methods as well as performance and interpretation
of bacterial antibiotic susceptibility procedures and the study of viruses
and their detection and identification.
MTSJ 407-2 Parasitology (1.5)
The study of medically
important parasites to include life cycles, clinical signs and symptoms and diagnostic
laboratory methods.
MTSJ 407-3 Mycology (1.5)
The study of medically important fungi and procedures employed in their identification.
MTSJ 408 Education (1)
The study of principles of education and training including objectives, learning
activities and evaluation with practical application through a student teaching
experience.
MTSJ Management (1)
The study of the basic concepts and principles of the management process with
particular emphasis on laboratory operations.
Students must also demonstrate competency in laboratory math, phlebotomy and
medical terminology and pass a program comprehensive examination to successfully
complete the program.
Each affiliated university determines the exact credit assignments according
to their policies and procedures.
A detailed schedule is provided to the student at the start of the program
year.
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