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Medical Technology (MEDT)

School of Medicine

MEDT 151 Introduction to Medical Technology (2) Designed to acquaint students to the field of medical technology (clinical laboratory science). Repeatable one time.

MEDT 301 The Clinical Laboratory (3) (2 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Theory and clinical application of medical laboratory methods and healthcare professional relationships. MEDT majors only. Repeatable one time. Pre: consent.

MEDT 331 Clinical Lab Management (3) Student will become familiar with fundamental administration of a clinical laboratory to include technical, personnel, and financial management areas. Repeatable one time. CR/NC only. Pre: consent.

MEDT 431 Clinical Parasitology (2) (1 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Modern diagnostic practices in parasitology. Repeatable one time. Pre: MICR 351 or consent.

MEDT 451 Hematology (1) (1 3-hr Lab) Fundamental study of blood in normal and pathological states: formation, development, and classification of blood cells. MEDT majors only. Pre: major or consent.

MEDT 451L Hematology Lab (2) (1 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Laboratory to accompany MEDT 451. MEDT majors only. Pre: major or consent. Co-requisite: 451.

MEDT 463 Clinical Microbiology II (3) (1 Lec, 2 3-hr Lab) Modern practices in diagnostic microbiology. Repeatable one time. MEDT majors only. A-F only. Pre: 431 or consent.

MEDT 464 Immunohematology (3) (2 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Antigen-antibody relationships in human blood, study of blood groups, clinical problems in transfusion. Repeatable one time. MEDT majors only. Pre: MICR 461 or consent. (Spring only)

MEDT 471 Clinical Biochemistry I (4) Biochemical processes in human health and disease states. Repeatable one time. MEDT majors only. Pre: CHEM 273 or consent. (Spring only) DB

MEDT 472 Clinical Biochemistry II (4) Continuation of 471. Repeatable one time. MEDT majors only. Pre: 471 or consent. (Once a year)

MEDT 477 Clinical Lab Methods and Analyses I (3) (1 6-hr Lab) Lab experiments illustrating fundamental principles and methods of clinical laboratory analyses. Repeatable one time. MEDT majors only. Pre: 471.

MEDT 478 Clinical Lab Methods and Analyses II (3) (2 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Continuation of 477. Pre: 477.

MEDT 481 Professional Issues in Medical Lab Science (1) Discussions about various professional issues through oral presentations and critiquing of peer presentations. Repeatable one time. MEDT majors only. Pre: 451L.

MEDT 495 Special Topics in Medical Technology (V) Acquaints student with role of the medical technologist and overlap of major sciences in clinical situations to help student develop qualities unique to med technology. Repeatable one time. CR/NC only. Pre: consent.

MEDT 499 Directed Reading and Research (V) Repeatable one time.

MEDT 531 Advanced Lab Management Concepts and Contemporary Issues (1) Concepts in clinical laboratory management and discussion of contemporary issues for graduates and practicing clinical laboratory scientists. Repeatable one time. Pre: 331 or consent. (Summer session only)

MEDT 551 Advanced Clinical Laboratory Hematology and Hemostasis (1) Advanced-level study of hematology and hemostasis through clinical laboratory cases. Repeatable one time. Pre: 451 or consent. (Summer only)

MEDT 591 Clinical Training in Medical Technology (28) Application of theory and simulated laboratory experiences in immuno-hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology, to meet stated career entry-level competencies. Repeatable one time. Pre: BS in MEDT.

MEDT 690 Seminar in Medical Technology (1) Analysis of research and recent literature pertaining to various aspects of medical technology. Repeatable one time. Pre: consent.