Hematology I

Catalog description

Introduces hematopoiesis and classic methodologies of standard hematology procedures, including the principles of various automated hematology analyzers, histograms, and scattergrams. Provides students with the opportunity to perform basic hematology and coagulation procedures, correlate laboratory data to aid in diagnosis, and describe methodology of procedures and their clinical significance. Discusses mechanisms of coagulation, routine coagulation testing, platelet evaluation, fibrinolysis, and anticoagulant therapy. Introduces disease states associated with coagulation abnormalities. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (60 contact hours).