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HPCS
1002
Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
(0:0:0,O)
An introduction to broad concepts related to interprofessional core competencies for healthcare providers.
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HPCS
4144
Analysis of Body Fluids
(1:1:0,O)
A concise review of analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids. Some emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology.
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HPCS
4145
Principles of Molecular Diagnostics
(1:1:0,O)
An introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the practice of genetic testing techniques with an emphasis on human genetic disease.
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HPCS
4146
Advanced Microbiology
(1:1:0,O)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4345. A study of pathogenic mycobacteria, viral agents, fungi, and medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites. Study includes overview of transmission and associated diseases and emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification of these pathogens.
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HPCS
4147
Clinical Immunology
(1:1:0,O)
Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine.
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HPCS
4149
Principles of Laboratory Management
(1:1:0,O)
An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory.
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HPCS
4153
Seminar
(1:1:0,O)
A comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science.
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HPCS
4242
Advanced Hematology
(2:2:0,O)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4341. A concise review of hematological disorders. The diagnostic implications and laboratory diagnosis of anemias, polycythemias, leukemias, and lymphomas is included.
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HPCS
4341
Foundations of Hemostasis
(3:3:0,O)
A concise review of the process of coagulation, platelet hemostasis, and the structure and related function of red and white blood cells.
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HPCS
4343
Foundations of Clinical Chemistry
(3:3:0,O)
An introduction to the principles and practice of clinical chemistry. Correlation of chemistry test results to health and disease states is included.
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HPCS
4345
Foundations of Clinical Microbiology
(3:3:0,O)
A study of medically important bacteria and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens.
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HPCS
4348
Foundations of Immunohematology
(3:3:0,O)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4147. The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology.
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HPCS
4450
Clinical Lab Practice I
(4:0:48,F)
A laboratory experience that exposes students to basic procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Microbiology testing.
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HPCS
4451
Clinical Lab Practice II
(4:0:48,F)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4450. A laboratory experience that exposes students to procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of: Advanced Hematology, Analysis of Body Fluids, Molecular Diagnostics, Advanced Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, and Immunohematology testing.
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HPCS
4752
Clinical Preceptorship
(7:0:40,F)
Prerequisites: HPCS 4341, 4242, 4144, 4147, 4348, 4345, 4146, 4450, 4451, 4343, 4145. An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.
