CDS 5500 - Foundations in Clinical Laboratory Science

(4 credits)

This course provides students with a foundational background in the clinical laboratory sciences. Topics covered include a basic overview of the core medical laboratory science areas of clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, body fluids, and molecular diagnostics with focus on basic physiologic mechanisms, preanalytic testing considerations, analytical testing principles/procedures, and general clinical correlations. Laboratory processes including quality control, laboratory math, laboratory safety, accreditation and certification, care and use of common laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, and basic principles of phlebotomy will also be covered.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.