Course Description
The course encompasses an in-depth study and understanding of the physiologic and biochemical processes operant in both health and illness. The student will perform analyses on various body fluids, grouped according to function of organ system and will be able to apply and explain the chemical principles, physiologic and chemical changes, and the clinical interpretation of their results. Understanding the theory and application of laboratory instruments (including computers or laboratory information systems), laboratory math, quality control, and laboratory safety is emphasized.
Course Fee
$90
Topical Outline
- Basic Principles & Practice
- Quality Improvement (LEAN Six Sigma)
- Immunochemical Techniques
- Nonprotein Nitrogen Compounds
- Amino Acids & Proteins
- Lipids & Lipoproteins
- Enzymes
- Liver Function
- Electrolytes
- Blood Gases, pH, and Buffer Systems
- Cardiac Markers
- Hypothalamic & Pituitary Function
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Toxicology
- Tumor Markers
- Thyroid Gland
- Pancreatic & GI Function
- Body Fluid Analysis
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform with accuracy the analytical tests required in this course, using quality control procedures and safety techniques.
- Recognize limitations, sources of error, and interfering substances for the analytical tests and take corrective action when possible.
- Relate/correlate information to disease or non-disease processes in reference to clinical chemistry.
- Apply technology by operating computers/instruments, maintaining equipment, and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Utilize basic skills in mathematics by calculating results, determining concentrations and dilutions of solutions, converting units of measure and applying statistical computation and analysis for quality control programs.