Introduction to principles of immunology at the level of antibody formation and reaction. Laboratory focus is on serologic testing used to detect abnormalities present because of antigen-antibody interaction. Introduction to basic phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture, skin puncture, and arterial puncture. Topics include specimen requirements, patient contact recommendations, isolation procedures, quality assurance, and laboratory safety . Clinical practicum experience in phlebotomy spent in local clinical affiliate.
Students perform venipuncture and skin puncture techniques on outpatients and inpatients.
Student is responsible for own transportation to clinical affiliate. This course embodies the essential principles of bacteriology relative to human disease, with emphasis on current knowledge regarding the pathogenicity of the microorganisms presented as well as cultivation, isolation, and identification of those organisms. Topics focus on parasitology with inclusion of protozoa, helminths, and arthropods as agents of infection, virology, and medical mycology. Current knowledge regarding clinical pathogenicity of the microorganisms and identification of these organisms is included. General renal physiology and urine formation.