MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (MT)

ALL UPPER DIVISION MT COURSES REQUIRE ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT OR SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

MT 315 Research Methodology 2 cr
A survey of research designs, methods, and evaluative techniques, applicable to basic science and clinical studies. Special fee: $20.00.

MT 330 Clinical Laboratory Analysis (W) 5 cr
An introduction to analytical techniques utilized in clinical laboratory science. Includes analysis of urine and other body fluids, laboratory calculations, immunology, and serologic techniques. Special fee: $20.00.

MT 340 Physiological and Clinical Chemistry 5 cr
Elementary concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry as applied to physiological systems. Special emphasis on nucleic acid and protein chemistry, metabolic pathways, and cell regulation. Special fee: $30.00.

MT 350 Clinical Parasitology and Mycology 5 cr
Study of medically important parasites and fungi, emphasizing laboratory identification and pathophysiological presentation. Special fee: $20.00.

MT 394 Directed Study 2-4 cr
Independent study in clinical laboratory science. Course content and format to be arranged, typically require laboratory research projects. Registration requires special permission of the department chair. Special fee: $20.00.

MT 410 Clinical Microbiology 10 cr
Advanced study in pathogenic microbiology with special emphasis on techniques used in identification of specific microbes. Includes specimen processing, direct antigen testing, and special antimicrobial testing. Special fee: $100.00.

MT 420 Hematology 9 cr
Study of the blood and hematopoietic system, including normal and abnormal-cell morphology, function, the coagulation cascade, thrombosis and lysis. Laboratory sessions present techniques used in clinical laboratories. Special fee: $50.00.

MT 431 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation 9 cr
Principles of biochemical physiology and correlation with pathophysiological processes. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical methods used in the diagnosis of disease and for therapeutic monitoring. Special fee: $70.00.

MT 432 Immunohematology 8 cr
Principles of red cell immunology as applied to antigen and antibody testing in transfusion medicine. Emphasis on serological testing for disease, blood components, donor-recipient compatibility, and antibody identification. Special fee: $60.00.

CLINICAL PRACTICA

MT 435 Introduction to Laboratory Management (W) 3 cr
Principles of organization, human resource, and financial management. Emphasis on trends in the laboratory sector and in legal and regulatory aspects of the health-care environment.

MT 440 Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis Practicum 5 cr
Individual training and participation in hospital hematology and hemostatis departments to gain practical competence in all aspects of this laboratory discipline. Duration: 4 weeks

MT 441 Clinical Immunology Practicum 3 cr
Individual training and participation in hospital immunology and serology departments to gain practical competence in all aspects of this laboratory discipline. Duration: 2 weeks

MT 445 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 7 cr
Individual training participation in hospital microbiology department to gain practical competence in all aspects of this laboratory discipline. Duration: 6 weeks

MT 452 Immunohematology Practicum 5 cr
Individual training and participation in hospital blood banks and donor facilities to gain practical competence in all aspects of this laboratory discipline. Duration: 4 weeks

MT 454 Clinical Chemistry Practicum 7 cr
Individual training and participation in hospital clinical chemistry departments to gain practical competence in all aspects of this laboratory discipline. Duration: 5 weeks

MT 455 Body Fluids Practicum 1 cr
Individual training and participation in urinalysis and body fluids analysis departments to gain practical competence in all aspects of this laboratory discipline. Duration: 1 week

MT 490 Selected Practica 2 cr
Two electives are completed: elective A is selected from available options, based on student's interests. Elective B is a generalists experience on a night or evening shift at a major clinical site or on a day shift at a smaller hospital. Duration: 2 weeks
Note: Medical Technology students also gain experience in all aspects of blood collection and specimen processing, including phlebotomy, capillary collection, and other procedures for obtaining specimens. Hours and requirements are arranged at the clinical training sites in conjunction with practicum course schedules.

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