ML 224 - Advanced Hematology

Credit Hours: 3

This class emphasizes hematological changes associated with disease states in the leukocyte, erythrocyte, immune, and coagulation systems. Evaluation of selected diseases by a case studies approach is included.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze the responses of the hematopoietic system to pathological and reactive changes in the human body and assess the related clinical conditions or blood dyscrasia. (C, TL II, PC 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Integrate theoretical aspects of primary and secondary hemostatic mechanisms. (C, TL II, PC 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Correlate their importance in diagnostic, emergency, and screening protocols. (C, TL II, PC 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Analyze coagulation test results and correlate to probable coagulopathy or hemostatic defect. (C, TL II, PC 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Assess sources of error in all tests and defend appropriate corrective actions. (C, TL III, PC 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)

P = Psychomotor (skills)	TL I - Taxonomy Level I - Knowledge
C = Cognitive (knowledge)	TL II -Taxonomy Level II - Application
A = Affective (behavior)	TL III - Taxonomy Level II - Problem Solving
PC = Program Competencies

Prerequisites: ML 214, ML 215, ML 216
Corequisites: ML 225
F/S (N)