Contact Information

Instructor: Andrea McLain, MS, MT (ASCP), Assistant Professor.
Office Location: Saville 101
Office Hours: OPEN LAB- Mon 9:15am-10:30am ; Office Hours: Thursday 12-1, Friday 9-11am and by appointment

Phone:617-405-5963.
Email: amclain@QuincyCollege.edu

Course Description

An introduction to the basic practices and procedures in the hematology laboratory, including theory and principles of blood cell production, including their formation, morphology and function in normal and pathologic processes. A study of hemostasis and coagulation in normal and disease processes will be explored.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify proper methods of blood collection;
Identify basic microscopic and spectroscopic methodologies;
Define cellular structure in relationship to morphology seen with Wright and Giemsa staining;
Identify all stages of WBC, RBC, and platelet maturation;
Identify normal and abnormal RBC and WBC morphology and RBC and WBC inclusions;
Identify cells found in normal peripheral smears versus those found in abnormal smears;
Discuss hemoglobin synthesis, structure, function, and metabolism;
Categorize common anemia’s by pathophysiology, utilizing pertinent laboratory data;
State the principle, methodology and normal results for all routine hematology tests;
Classify leukocyte abnormalities presented as to whether reactive, malignant, hereditary or acquired.
Discuss routine and special laboratory examination of the hemostatic mechanism;
Discuss qualitative and quantitative platelet disorders;
Discuss antithrombic therapy as it relates to laboratory procedures;
Explain hemostasis deficiencies, distinguishing between hereditary and acquired disorders;
Evaluate clinical and laboratory data to determine cause of defects in the hemostatic mechanism
Discuss the principles of instrumentation in the hematology and coagulation laboratory.

Upon the completion of the laboratory portion of this course, the student shall be able to:

Demonstrate proper use of identified anticoagulants required in the clinical laboratory;
Perform procedures used for the collection of blood samples, label samples, and determine specimen acceptability for hematology and coagulation procedures;
Identify appropriate testing methods for hematology and coagulation processes;
Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment required in a hematology and coagulation laboratory including pipettes,microscopes, centrifuges, automated cell counters, semi-automated and automated optical clot detection equipment;

Perform preventative maintenance, identify basic malfunctions, and perform preliminary problem solving on analyzers;
Demonstrate proficiency in recording and reporting results, including critical values, quality control, recognizing inconsistencies that need investigation before reporting results;
Associate common pathological states with common cytochemical stains;
Perform procedures with regard to prescribed safety protocol;
Apply laboratory data to case studies and discuss the implications to hematology;
Demonstrate ethical responsibility in the performance of all procedures;
Demonstrate professional responsibility in the performance of all procedures.

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Prerequisites and Co-requisites: Successful completion of MLT 101 and MLT 102.

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Course Materials

Course Textbooks:

Ciesla, Betty, (2018) Hematology in Practice (3rd ed.), Philadelphia, Pa: F. A. Davis Company ISBN: 978-0-8036-2561-7
Rodak, B.F. & Carr, J.H. (2013). Clinical Hematology Atlas (4^th ed.). St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN: 978-1-4557-0830-7

Third-party Software:

During this course, you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you should not provide personal information about yourself or your classmates on a public site. Where appropriate, you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personal information. If you have any concerns about this process, please contact your instructor.

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Academic Integrity

Please read and familiarize yourself with the following Quincy College academic integrity policies:

Student Code of Conduct: Students at Quincy College are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards. Academic dishonesty is considered a serious breach of these ethical standards because it interferes with the College mission to provide a high-quality education in which no student enjoys an unfair advantage over any other. Please refer to Policy 6.16: Student Code of Conduct Policy in the QC Policy Manual.
Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty is also destructive to the College community, which is grounded in a system of mutual trust and places a high value on personal integrity and individual responsibility. Please refer to Policy 5.15: Academic Integrity Policy in the QC Policy Manual.
The Quincy College Policy Manual: For detailed information about the mission, vision, commitment to excellence, and general policies of Quincy College, please refer to the QC Policy Manual.

Accessibility & Privacy Policies

Various tools and technologies will be utilized throughout this course. For information on the privacy and accessibility standards of specific technologies, please refer to the following policies:

Instructure (Canvas) Privacy
Instructure (Canvas) Accessibility
Zoom Privacy
Zoom Accessibility
Turnitin Privacy
Turnitin Accessibility
Respondus Privacy
Repondus (LockDown Browser) Accessibility
YouTube Privacy
Google (YouTube) Accessibility

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QC Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic support, accommodations, and many other services to meet student accessibility needs. For further information, or if you feel you require support, please contact Student Accessibility Services.

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