Basic Hematology
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-513-120
Course Description
10-513-120 BASIC HEMATOLOGY ...covers the theory and principles of blood cell production and function, and introduces you to basic practices and procedures in the hematology laboratory. (Prerequisites: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills; 10-806-177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; 10-513-113, QA Lab Math; 10-513-111, Phlebotomy)
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What will I learn?
- Diagram the structure of a cell
- Summarize basic principles of platelet production and function
- Summarize production and function of each white blood cell type
- Summarize the production and function of red blood cells
- Perform normal blood smear review and cell identification
- Perform hematology calculations
- Perform blood smear preparation and staining
- Perform hemacytometer cell counts
- Perform basic hematology procedures, including hematocrit, hemoglobin, ESR, and reticulocyte count
- Operate hematology analyzer
- Interpret hematology analyzer data
- Perform quality control procedures
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