Results are correlated with disease states. Lecture and laboratory course studies the isolation, cultivation, identification and susceptibility testing of pathogenic bacteria. Microbiology didactic lectures and bench work in parasitology, virology, and mycology are also included. Clinical correlation and case studies for all microbial pathogens are emphasized. Lecture and laboratory course integrates the theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for the transfusion of blood and blood components.
Students study transfusion therapy practice, blood group system biochemistry, genetics and serology.
Clinical experience and didactic information incorporates the operation and management of a transfusion service and a collection center. Lecture and laboratory course integrates basic and clinical immunology, featuring the theory, practical application and technical performance used in diagnostic laboratory medicine for infectious and auto-immune diseases. Students study the function and measurement of T and B cells, and the clinical application of flow cytometry, as well as electrophoresis and other immunodiagnostic procedures. Lecture and laboratory course integrates the basic principles and methodologies of clinical chemistry and the analysis of the physical, chemical and microscopic parameters of blood, urine and other body fluids. Students study the theoretical principles and the application of analytical techniques of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, electrolytes, nitrogen metabolites, inborn errors of metabolism, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology.