Course Overview
The learner will apply theory and laboratory practices previously studied in Level 1 and Level 2 with an emphasis on safe work practices, pre-analytical assessment of specimens, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), automated CBC results and peripheral blood film (PBF) findings. The foundational concepts of hematopoiesis, erythrocyte (RBC) and leukocyte (WBC) metabolism, and platelets (PLT's) introduced in Hematology 1 will be studied in greater detail for both whole blood and body fluids. Study will transition into the investigation of pathologies of all 3 cell lines. Stained PBF's will be evaluated to identify important morphologic changes in blood cells and correlate their presence with a variety of hematologic disorders. Detailed case studies on selected major hematologic disorders will be completed, including a PBF evaluation and identification/ interpretation of characteristic laboratory findings. Students will correlate theory with laboratory applications to prepare them appropriately for the competency-based objectives they will be required to meet during their clinical practice rotations of the MLS program.
Prerequisite(s)
- All MLSC Level 2 courses.
Credits
5.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform safe and professional work practices in the Hematology Laboratory according to established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislation for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies
- Verify relevant data and pre-analytical information to ensure that appropriate Hematology specimens are procured, handled and disposed of according to established protocols for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirate/biopsies.
- Perform common manual Hematology techniques for processing body fluids and bone marrow aspirate/biopsy specimens according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Identify normal, abnormal, non-malignant, and malignant cells and features of peripheral blood smears within acceptable confidence limits.
- Validate test results according to established protocols for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies.
- Interpret laboratory test results in consultation with reference ranges provided for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies.
- Document and report normal, abnormal, and critical test results according to established Hematology laboratory protocols for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies.
- Integrate the principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control to obtain reliable patient results for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies.
- Practice the principles of quality management with regard to laboratory resources.
- Apply critical thinking skills for effective problem solving especially with regard to unexpected and/or implausible results and initiate appropriate action prior to reporting for patients with Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and/or Platelet (PLT) abnormalities; including body fluids and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies.
- Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal), teamwork skills, and inter-disciplinary and inter-professional collaboration.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Hematology 2 (MLSC 3300) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
Diploma Full-time
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