CLT 2210 Hematology

The course will introduce the students to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, both manual and automated; red blood cells and white blood cells maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: ALH 2220 and BIO 1171 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Compare normal and abnormal erythrocyte morphology and related diseases.
• Compare normal and abnormal leukocyte morphology and related diseases.
• Describe routine hematology procedures to include a CBC and peripheral smear evaluation.
• Describe the basic laboratory techniques used in the hematology lab.
• Identify principles and procedures of hematology tests to include sources of error and clinical significance of results.

Credit Hours: 4

• Classroom: 3 hours
• Lab: 3 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Clinical Laboratory Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No