CLS 3401 - Basic Hematology and Coagulation

Credits: 4 hrs

This course will provide the theory of development of the cellular elements of blood with emphasis on recognition of normal elements. The theory of the coagulation mechanism and its relationship to disease states with emphasis on identification of coagulation deficiencies and abnormalities will be discussed. This includes lectures and laboratory exercises on hematological procedures and clinical laboratory applications. (Two two-hour lecture; two two-hour laboratory periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): Junior clinical laboratory science major.