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Clinical Hematology/Coagulation Practicum MLBT 2110

4 Credits

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 0 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 12
Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission
Co-requisite(s): MLBT 1040, MLBT 1050

Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of hematology/coagulation principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: complete blood count and differentials; other related blood tests; coagulation and fibrinolysis tests; correlation of test results to disease states and critical values; instrumentation; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.

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