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.
Prerequisite(s)
MEDT 1124 and CHEM 1624; or consent of instructor - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
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.
Topical Outline
1 Basic Principles & Practice
2 Quality Improvement (LEAN Six Sigma)
3 Immunochemical Techniques
4 Nonprotein Nitrogen Compounds
5 Amino Acids & Proteins
6 Lipids & Lipoproteins
7 Enzymes
8 Liver Function
9 Electrolytes
10 Blood Gases, pH, and Buffer Systems
11 Cardiac Markers
12 Hypothalamic & Pituitary Function
13 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Toxicology
14 Tumor Markers
15 Thyroid Gland
16 Pancreatic & GI Function
17 Body Fluid Analysis