Year 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
APHY 191
Anatomy and Physiology 1
3
You will explore the structure and function of organs and systems in the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 42.0
Equivalent Course(s): APHY 191CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
APHY 282
Anatomy and Physiology 2
3
Building on the knowledge gained in APHY 191 (Anatomy and Physiology 1), you will continue your study of the structure and function of the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 38.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 191
Equivalent Course(s): APHY 282CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
CHEM 176
Clinical Chemistry 1
5
Your studies will focus on the principles and application of analytical techniques. These include basic light measuring systems, electrochemistry and laboratory automation. You will develop the skills needed to produce valid analytical results to assess blood gases, electrolytes, carbohydrates and renal function.
Credit Units: 5
Course Hours: 70.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, APHY 282(concurrent), PROC 180(concurrent), QC 194(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
You will perform and assess chemical and microscopic urinalysis.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 23.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, APHY 282(concurrent), PROC 180(concurrent)
Equivalent Course(s): CHEM 184CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ETHC 185
Professional Practices 1
3
You will receive an introduction to health care and health care delivery systems. You will study the legal and ethical issues faced by health care professionals. You will discuss interpersonal and employability skills required in health care professions with an emphasis on teamwork, communication and stress management. You will learn methods to deal with grief and loss, in addition to skills and techniques for critical thinking and conflict management.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 42.0
Equivalent Course(s): ETHC 185CE, HUMR 182
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
ETHC 280
Professional Practices 2
2
You will study health care organizational behaviour and the skills required for leadership/management roles. You will discuss co-operative work relationships, conflict resolution, budgeting, strategic planning, the collective bargaining process and workload measurements. You will develop workplace documents and demonstrate job search techniques.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
You will focus on laboratory procedures performed routinely in the clinical laboratory. These include the theory and use of hematology analyzers and the assessment of peripheral blood films.
Credit Units: 5
Course Hours: 74.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, PROC 180(concurrent), QC 194(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group
HEMA 188
Hemopathology - Erythrocytes
2
You will explore the pathophysiology of various anemias as related to the laboratory involvement in diagnosis and treatment. You will also learn the special laboratory tests used for differential diagnosis. You will apply this theory to assess laboratory tests for analytical discrepancies and result validity.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 35.0
Prerequisites(s): HEMA 179
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
HEMA 192
Introductory Hemostasis
2
You will study secondary hemostasis and fibrinolysis. You will learn to perform, assess and correlate common screening tests used to detect and monitor treatment of hemostasis disorders.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 35.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, PROC 180(concurrent), IMMU 183(concurrent), QC 194(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will recognize functional cells and tissue arrangements. You will also study the micro-anatomical structure of the body's major organs.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 35.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, APHY 282(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
HSTC 185
Histotechnology 1
3
You will be introduced to the principles and practices of preparing clinical specimens for histological examination (including fixation, decalcification processing, embedding and microtomy).
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Prerequisites(s): (PROC 180 or PROC 182), APHY 282(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
HSTC 187
Histotechnology 2
3
You will discuss the principles and practices used in a laboratory and prepare clinical histology specimens for demonstrating cellular and non-cellular elements.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Prerequisites(s): HSTC 184, HSTC 185
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
In this course you will explore the immune system including both the innate and acquired defense mechanisms of the human body. You will learn the laboratory application of antigen-antibody reactions and examine the involvement of the immune system in various disorders.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): INFC 180
Equivalent Course(s): IMMU 183CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
INFC 180
Infection Control and Safety
2
You will learn the transmission of microorganisms and blood-borne pathogens as well as how to protect yourself and others when working with patients and patient samples.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): INFC 180CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
You will learn how to perform microbiology and antimicrobial susceptibility techniques. You will apply your skills to clinical specimens from the urinary, gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Interpreting clinically significant microorganisms will be emphasized.
Credit Units: 6
Course Hours: 85.0
Prerequisites(s): MTER 180, PROC 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will learn how to interpret clinically significant microorganisms from the eye/ear, genital tract, cardiovascular and central nervous systems, skin/wound/soft tissue and deep wound sites.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 50.0
Prerequisites(s): MICR 187
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
MTER 180
Medical Terminology
1
You will learn to use the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms from which medical terms are derived. You will also learn to use medical abbreviations.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Equivalent Course(s): MED 161, MTER 180CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
PROC 180
General Laboratory Practice
3
You will learn the theory and practice required to perform basic procedures in a medical laboratory. The course content includes laboratory solution preparation with related calculation and standard laboratory equipment such as: glassware, centrifuges, balances, pipettes, thermal equipment, and microscopes. You will continue to apply previously learned laboratory theory and skills. You will learn the theory and practice required to perform basic procedures in a medical laboratory. The course content includes laboratory solution preparation with related calculation and standard laboratory equipment such as: glassware, centrifuges, balances, pipettes, thermal equipment, and microscopes. You will continue to apply previously learned laboratory theory and skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): INFC 180(concurrent), MTER 180(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
PROC 181
Specimen Collection and Handling
3
You will learn how to collect, handle and transport various laboratory specimens to ensure the quality of laboratory results. The collection of blood specimens will be emphasized. You will practice venous collection on a variety of simulation training aids.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Prerequisites(s): INFC 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
QC 194
Quality Management
2
You will receive an overview of methods used to ensure the quality of laboratory results. Quality assurance and quality control techniques will be emphasized.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab
TRFS 180
Transfusion Science 1
3
You will acquire the theory and practice needed to perform basic techniques to detect antigen-antibody reactions. You will also learn how to perform ABO forward and reverse grouping, Rh grouping and the antiglobulin test (direct and indirect).
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 52.0
Prerequisites(s): PROC 180, IMMU 183(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Total semester credits: 61
Year 2 - Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
BIOL 181
Molecular Biology
1
You will study the principles of molecular biology techniques and explain the practical applications of this technology as it would apply in a diagnostic laboratory. The course content includes DNA/RNA isolation, hybridization, Polymerase Chain Reaction and restriction enzyme analysis.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 22.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CHEM 279
Clinical Chemistry 2
3
You will learn advanced light measuring techniques, as well as enzymology and immunoassay theory. You will develop the skills needed to produce and assess valid results.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 50.0
Prerequisites(s): CHEM 176, IMMU 183(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CHEM 288
Clinical Chemistry 3
2
You will develop skills to produce and assess valid results in advanced areas of the medical laboratory.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): CHEM 279, IMMU 183(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
HEMA 189
Hemopathology - Leukocytes
2
You will explore the pathophysiology of blood diseases involving primarily leukocytes as related to the laboratory involvement with diagnosis and treatment. You will also learn the special laboratory tests used for differential diagnosis. You will apply this theory to assess laboratory tests for analytical discrepancies and result validity.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 32.0
Prerequisites(s): HEMA 179
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
HEMA 283
Advanced Hemostasis
2
You will study disorders associated with primary hemostasis, secondary hemostasis, fibrinolysis and thrombophilia. You will learn to perform, assess and correlate specialized hemostasis tests used to differentiate and monitor these disorders.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 28.0
Prerequisites(s): HEMA 192
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will learn how to interpret and recognize unusual/uncommon clinically significant microorganisms (including a limited number of fungi and parasites).
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): MICR 188
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
PATH 181
Laboratory Result Correlation
3
You will focus on the role of the laboratory in diagnosis and disease management. The course content includes the analyses used and brief descriptions of common disorders involving the various body systems. You will use this information to help you define the role of the laboratory in disease diagnosis and management. This information will assist you to detect possible discrepancies in laboratory test results.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Prerequisites(s): HEMA 179, HEMA 192, CHEM 279(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
QC 193
Best Practices in Point of Care Testing
1
You will study roles and responsibilities of the health care team in point of care testing (POCT). You will learn steps necessary to implement POCT, principles of quality management and correlation of POCT results.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Equivalent Course(s): QC 193CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
TRFS 181
Transfusion Science 2
4
You will acquire the theory and practice needed to detect and identify antigens and antibodies and other blood group systems. You will learn how to help diagnose, treat and prevent hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). Diagnosing and treating immune hemolytic anemias will also be covered.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 55.0
Prerequisites(s): TRFS 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TRFS 182
Transfusion Science 3
2
You will acquire the theory and practice needed to provide and issue compatible products for transfusions and investigating adverse effects of transfusions.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): TRFS 181
Equivalent Course(s): TRFS 182CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Total semester credits: 22
Year 2 - Semester 2 and Year 3
Code
Name/Description
Credits
CLIN 284
Clinical Hematology
19
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successful completion, you will be able to perform analytical testing in a routine clinical hematology laboratory.
Credit Units: 19
Course Hours: 288.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, BIOL 181, CHEM 184, CHEM 288, CLIN 291, ETHC 185, ETHC 280, HEMA 283, HEMA 188, HEMA 189, HSTC 187, MICR 189, PATH 181, QC 193, QC 194, TRFS 182
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum
CLIN 285
Clinical Transfusion Science
12
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform analytical testing in a routine clinical transfusion science laboratory.
Credit Units: 12
Course Hours: 180.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, BIOL 181, CHEM 184, CHEM 288, CLIN 291, ETHC 185, ETHC 280, HEMA 283, HEMA 188, HEMA 189, HSTC 187, MICR 189, PATH 181, QC 193, QC 194, TRFS 182
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum
CLIN 286
Clinical Microbiology
22
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to apply basic and specific skills for the identification and interpretation of common clinical microorganisms for all body sites.
Credit Units: 22
Course Hours: 324.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, BIOL 181, CHEM 184, CHEM 288, CLIN 291, ETHC 185, ETHC 280, HEMA 283, HEMA 188, HEMA 189, HSTC 187, MICR 189, PATH 181, QC 193, QC 194, TRFS 182
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum
CLIN 287
Clinical Histotechnology
10
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform processing, cutting and staining procedures in a routine clinical histotechnology laboratory.
Credit Units: 10
Course Hours: 144.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, BIOL 181, CHEM 184, CHEM 288, CLIN 291, ETHC 185, ETHC 280, HEMA 283, HEMA 188, HEMA 189, HSTC 187, MICR 189, PATH 181, QC 193, QC 194, TRFS 182 or SIMU 282
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum
CLIN 291
Specimen Procurement and Management 1
2
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to assist with specimen procurement, receive/distribute specimens and prepare specimens for analysis in a routine clinical laboratory.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 36.0
Prerequisites(s): PROC 181
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning
CLIN 292
Clinical Molecular Biology
2
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform molecular diagnostic techniques to identify nucleic acid sequences.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 36.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, BIOL 181, CHEM 184, CHEM 288, CLIN 291, ETHC 185, ETHC 280, HEMA 283, HEMA 188, HEMA 189, HSTC 187, MICR 189, PATH 181, QC 193, QC 194, TRFS 182 or SIMU 282
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum
CLIN 293
Specimen Procurement and Management 2
7
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform specimen procurement, receive/distribute specimens and prepare specimens for analysis in a routine clinical laboratory.
Credit Units: 7
Course Hours: 108.0
Prerequisites(s): CLIN 291
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning
CLIN 294
Clinical Chemistry 4
19
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successful completion, you will be able to perform analytical testing in a routine clinical chemistry laboratory.
Credit Units: 19
Course Hours: 288.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 282, BIOL 181, CHEM 184, CHEM 288, CLIN 291, ETHC 185, ETHC 280, HEMA 283, HEMA 188, HEMA 189, HSTC 187, MICR 189, PATH 181, QC 193, QC 194, TRFS 182
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum
RSCH 280
Intro to Research
2
You will receive an introduction to research concepts, methodologies, and issues in health care. You will demonstrate the practical application of research techniques.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): APHY 103, ETHC 101, MTER 180
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 289, RSCH 280CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 95