HTEC 80
Clinical Hematology Laboratory
Course Description
This course introduces the various techniques and safety procedures used in the clinical hematology laboratory. Students will prepare and stain blood slides, perform microhematocrits, hemoglobin analysis, ESR, and Sickle Cell Screening. Students will perform manual WBC's and platelet counts using a hemacytometer. Students will evaluate printouts from the automated hematology analyzer. Students will determine the morphology and identification of common human blood cells. Special stains (Reticulocyte, giemasa, and Kleihaure-Betke) will be done. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course and HTEC D080A, HTEC D081A, HTEC D081., HTEC D082A and HTEC D082. are required to enroll in Clinical Hematology/Urinalysis/Coagulation Practicum, HTEC D180. This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the exam.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01178 | HTEC 80 | 01 | ··W···· | 10:30 AM-02:45 PM | Cynthia Press | S73 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-09-25 to 2023-12-15.
Footnote:
HTEC-080.-01: To enroll in this class there is a selective admission process. For admission information email MLT Program Director: MLTprogram@fhda.edu. This course requires a co-requisite, must be taken with HTEC-80. This is an online class that meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Exams may be given on campus (face-to face). Students may be required to mask for face-to-face meetings. Students must have access to a computer, the internet, and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 1.5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
- Weekly Lab Hours: 4.5
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Corequisite
- HTEC D080A