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Rush University Course Descriptions

 

Internal Medicine
  

  • MED - 815 Clinical Palliative Care

    The student will see patients referred to the palliative care service in the inpatient, outpatient and home setting. The service sees ~50 patients/month in the inpatient setting; 10-15/week in the outpatient clinic; and 2-3 patients/week at home. The student will be involved with a selected number of these patients. Palliative Medicine fellows provide teaching to the residents and medical students rotating on the service both formally during didactic sessions, as well as serving as role models during direct patient care interactions and family meetings. NOTE: Preference is given to M4 students. Elective
  

  • MED - 821 Endocrinology/Metabolism

    Endocrine and metabolic disorders are studied under the direction of the clinical faculty. Regular didactic sessions, departmental conferences, and seminars supplement clinical work, which involves both outpatients and inpatients. Elective
  

  • MED - 826 Nephrology

    The clinical diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic renal disease as well as various fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte abnormalities are studied. In addition, the course is directed toward the proper interpretation of pathophysiologic findings and the practical clinical management of nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis and patients with chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease. Elective
  

  • MED - 828 Cardiology

    ional hour long conference geared towards the fellows. Students are invited to attend any conferences for the department of medicine residents (noon conferences three days per week). Evaluation will be based on the student’s performance on rounds. Expectations will be discussed on the first day of the clerkship, and feedback will be ongoing. Elective
  

  • MED - 832 Digestive Diseases

    During a four-week rotation, a thorough review of major gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorder topics will be provided by several education and interactive conferences. The student will have a golden opportunity to see a variety of GI endoscopic findings, including several extraordinary cases. The student will learn the approach and management of GI disorders as well as interpretation of laboratory tests and procedures. Elective
  

  • MED - 836 Hematology

    This course provides an intensive exposure to clinical hematology. Students meet with residents, fellows and a teaching-attending hematologist daily for presentation and discussion of hospitalized hematology patients. Students work-up patients, present them to the attending and participate in patient care with medical residents. Blood and bone marrow slides on the service patients are reviewed daily with attending hematologists using a teaching (multi-headed) microscope. Bedside rounds follow the daily presentation of cases. On Mondays, a multidisciplinary lymphoma conference presents diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the malignant lymphomas. On Thursdays, a clinical conference is held in which a patient is presented and discussed in depth by students, residents and faculty. A recent addition to this elective is a daily self-learning session with a faculty member on a core topic of hematology. Twenty of these topics cover the spectrum of hematologic diseases. All conferences held by the Section of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation are available to the students on an optional basis. Elective
  

  • MED - 847 Infectious Disease Externship

    As externs on the Infectious Disease inpatient ward, students will act as daily care providers for newly admitted patients with HIV/AIDS, most of whom have opportunistic infectious and/or malignancies requiring in-hospital diagnostic evaluation and therapy. Students will participate in daily multi-disciplinary team rounds that include an Infectious Disease attending, Medicine house staff, clinical pharmacist, and physician assistants (PA’S). Students also may spend one-half day per week in the outpatient HIV clinic under the supervision of an Infectious Disease physician. Didactic sessions include a weekly one-hour Infectious Disease conference conducted at the Core Center, a two-hour clinical Infectious Disease conference held at Rush, and 12 lectures on HIV-related topics. Exposure to the microbiology lab takes place during which the following topics are reviewed; HIV Testing, Blood Cultures, Mycobacterial Testing, Suscepitbilities. Elective
  

  • MED - 848 HIV Primary Outpatient Care

    The CORE Center provides comprehensive outpatient Infectious Disease services. Founded by Rush and the County of Cook, the Center is operated by the Cook County Bureau of Health Services. Students will learn about HIV primary care including HIV counseling and testing; prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of opportunistic infections; and antiretroviral therapy. Experiences will include adult, adolescent and pediatric HIV clinics, and brief exposure to a walk-in sexually transmitted disease clinic, and specialists in HIV dental, renal, cancer, hematology, and neurology specialty care, as well as mental health, social work, and chemical dependency support services. Didactic sessions include a one-hour weekly Infectious Diseases conference at the Core Center and a two-hour clinical conference at Rush. Elective
  

  • MED - 850 Short Stay Telemetry Elective

    Students will get to see patients on their own and go over their presentations with senior residents and attending staff. CXRs and EKGs are also reviewed with the attending staff. Students will be exposed to the presentation and management of patients with chest pains, acute coronary syndromes as well as congestive heart failure and various arrhythmias. All patient orders will be supervised and co signed by the house staff. Students will usually see 2 patients daily and follow their patients for the ~ 48hr stay while they are on the observation unit. Students will be based on the telemetry units from Mon- Fri between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Elective
  

  • MED - 851 Rheumatology

    Students participate in all activities of the Section of Rheumatology including patient care in clinics, inpatient consultations, conferences and didactic sessions. A wide variety of musculokeletal conditions and connective tissue diseases are seen. Objectives include performance of musculoskeletal exam, synovial fluid analysis, arthrocentesis, therapeutic injection of joints and other structures, ability to formulate differential diagnosis of rheumatic conditions, and formulate long-term management programs. An interdisciplinary approach relies on contributions of immunology, orthopedics, diagnostic radiology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. The combined faculty and facilities of Rush Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County are utilized. Elective
  

  • MED - 861 Medical Oncology

    Patients seen by the Section of Medical Oncology provide an ample and varied spectrum of oncological problems. Students study selected patients under the direction of members of the section. Various therapeutic approaches and complications occurring in the course of the disease are discussed. The program stresses the importance of the combined interdisciplinary approach using the resources of the Departments of Surgery and Therapeutic Radiology, as well as those of Pathology and Nuclear Medicine. Elective
  

  • MED - 872 Pulmonary Consultation Services

    This rotation consists of inpatient pulmonary consults and outpatient pulmonary clinics. Students will see patients on their own and present/discuss them with the team. They see a variety of new and follow-up patients. Students also attend pulmonary rounds and conferences. The rotation consists of inpatient pulmonary consults and outpatient pulmonary clinics. Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students will have weekends off.

    Specific Educational Objectives of Clerkship:

    At the end of the rotation, students will

    1. display an approach to history taking, physical examination and interpretation of radiographic and physiologic studies to allow accurate description of acute and chronic respiratory syndromes.
    2. be able to classify respiratory illnesses based on tempo and findings as acute, sub-acute or chronic and categorize the illness as congenital or acquired, infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic or traumatic in nature.
    3. demonstrate an organized approach to interpretation of chest imaging
    4. demonstrate an organized approach to interpretation of cardiorespiratory physiology
    5. demonstrate proficiency in physical examination of the patient with lung disease.
    Elective


Interprofessional
  

  • IPE - 502 Interprofessional Patient Centered Teams

    This program will introduce students to the four Interprofessional Educational and Collaborative Practice (IPEC) domains: Values/Ethics, Roles/Reponsibilities, Teams/Team work, and Communication.  Students will use experiential team based learning to apply knowledge, skills, and values of the IPEC competencies. Credit Hours: 0

Medical Laboratory Science
  

  • MLS - 300 Laboratory Fundamentals

    Comprehensive instruction in laboratory mathematics, laboratory techniques and safety. Medical terminology included as an online component. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 301 Clinical Chemistry I

    Biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Theory, maintenance and operation of basic equipment such as pipetting devices, balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers and electrophoretic cells. Introduction to quality control and correlation of data for selected disease states. Covers proteins, carbohydrates and enzymes. Course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (4)
  

  • MLS - 302 Clinical Chemistry II

    Biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Second in a series of three courses. Theory of ion selective electrodes, osmometry, co-oximetry and automated immunoassay analysis. Covers lipids, cardiac markers, hemoglobin degradation products, electrolytes, pH and blood gases. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 303 Clinical Chemistry III

    Biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Third in a series of three courses. Theory of chromatography, trace/heavy metal analysis and identification of toxins. Covers pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, endocrinology, toxicology, fetal/maternal testing and current trends. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 306 Advanced Laboratory Fundamentals

    This course consists of a review of mathematical and laboratory techniques followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory. An online medical vocabulary competency is included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 307 Advanced Clinical Chemistry I

    This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry. Component topics include analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Theory, maintenance and operation of equipment such as pipeting devices, balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers and electrophoretic cells. Quality control and correlation of data for selected disease states is presented. Covers proteins, carbohydrates and enzymes. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 308 Advanced Clinical Chemistry II

    This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry. Second in a series of three courses. Theory of ion selective electrodes, immunoassay analysis, chemistry and immunoassay automation platforms. Covers lipids, nonprotein nitrogens, hemoglobin degradation products, electrolytes, pH and blood gases. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 309 Advanced Clinical Chemistry III

    This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry, including biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Third in a series of three courses. Theory of chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Covers therapeutic drug analysis, trace metals, endocrinology, vitamins, toxicology, fetal/maternal testing and current trends. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 310 Hematology I

    This course is designed to introduce basic hematologic concepts and clinical applications. These concepts and applications will be applied to the discussion of erythrocytes and leukocytes. Erythrocyte topics include: Venipuncture, complete blood counts (CBCs), hemopoietic theory, erythrocyte metabolism and hemoglobin synthesis, introduction to erythrocyte dyscrasias including anemias of various disease etiologies, hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias. Leukocyte topics include: Leukopoiesis, FAB classifications of leukemias, leukocyte dyscrasias of various etiologies and lymphomas of various origins. Laboratory sessions included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 311 Hematology II

    This course is designed to introduce basic concepts in coagulation and hemostasis. Topics include: Megakaryopoiesis, hemostasis and coagulation; and description and definitions of various coagulopathies of known and unknown etiologies. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 312 Body Fluid Analysis

    Analysis of various body fluids with emphasis on the theory and practice of clinical procedures. Component topics will include the analyses of urine, cerebral spinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, feces, semen and the differentiation of transudates and exudates. Laboratory component included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 317 Advanced Hematology

    This course consists of a review of hematologic concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical hematology including hematopoiesis, development, metabolism, kinetics and function of red cells, white cells and platelets and associated hematologic disorders. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 319 Advanced Body Fluid Analysis

    This course consists of a review of concepts in urinalysis and body fluid analysis followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory. Component topics will include the analyses of urine, cerebral spinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, feces, semen and the differentiation of transudates and exudates. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 320 Clinical Immunohematology

    Blood group antigens and antibodies from the discoveries of Landsteiner in 1900 to the present day are studied. Blood banking procedures involved in drawing, testing, storing and transfusing whole blood and its components are discussed. The laboratory section will deal with the basic blood bank procedures including ABO grouping. RH typing, compatibility testing and special antibody studies. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 321 Clinical Immunology I

    An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunity including development, structure and function of the lymphoid systems; the basis of antigenicity; antibody structure; methods of detection and measurement; mechanism of cellular immunity; white cell function; hypersensitivity reactions; the complement system; and mechanisms of immune suppression and tolerance. In the laboratory portion of the class, students become familiar with the purpose, principles, performance and interpretation of various serological tests used routinely in the clinical laboratory for the diagnosis of syphilis and other infectious diseases, as well as autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and thyroiditis. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 330 Microbiology

    Course focuses on the diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed. Laboratory activities familiarize the student with the colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacteria isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical assays. These activities are then applied to the identification of unknown bacterial isolates found in patient specimens. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 331 Parasitology, Mycology and Virology

    This course provides clinical background in mycology, parasitology and virology. Emphasis is on the disease involved and on diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory. The laboratory portion consists of identification, specimen collection and processing of medically important viruses, fungi and parasites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (4)
  

  • MLS - 338 Advanced Microbiology

    This course consists of a review of clinical microbiology concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical microbiology including diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed. Includes laboratory experiences dealing with diagnostic tests performed in clinical activities designed to familiarize the student with the colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacteria isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical assays. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 339 Advanced Parasitology, Mycology and Virology

    This course consists of a review of clinical concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical mycology, parasitology and virology. Emphasis is on the disease involved and on diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory. Includes laboratory experiences dealing with diagnostic tests and identification, specimen collection and processing of medically important viruses, fungi and parasites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 344 Professional Development I

    Course introduces the student to the profession of clinical laboratory science. The various professional, accrediting and certifying organizations are discussed. Students learn about the profession from experienced clinical laboratory scientists. The past, present and future of the profession are discussed, including present and future trends in education and employment. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 345 Professional Development II

    Course focus is on professional issues, professional conduct and ethics. Students discuss various trends and factors that affect the profession. An in-depth series of ethical issues and behavior are presented and analyzed. Scientific integrity and responsible conduct are discussed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Corequisite: GCC 506  Biomedical Research Ethics Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 346 Professional Development III

    Students participate in professional enrichment projects. These projects are divided up into five areas that reflect the mission of Rush University Medical Center. These areas are patient care, education, research, personal development and community health. The student will complete the assigned project as well as one of the elective projects. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 366 Special Topics: Case Studies

    The student will analyze prepared case studies in areas of special interest and answer questions regarding the case in the form of homework assignments, class discussions and by composing their own case studies with information from the literature, textbooks and the Internet. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 368 Special Topics in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    An examination of contemporary professional issues in clinical laboratory sciences. Content varies according to topics chosen by instructor. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 413 Hematology Case Studies

    Review of erythrocyte, leukocyte and coagulation disorders through the use of case studies. Critical thinking is used to analyze patient histories, clinical symptoms and significant laboratory findings. Prerequisite: MLS 311 /MLS 511 . Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 422 Clinical Immunology II

    A continuation of MLS 321 /MLS 521 . Topics include the immune response and the laboratory testing related to measuring the immune response. The pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of immunological disorders such as hypersensitivities, immune deficiencies and autoimmunity. Developing and solving case studies involving immune disorders will be an important aspect of learning about these diseases. Prerequisites: MLS 330 /MLS 530 , MLS 331 /MLS 531 . Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 432 Infectious Disease Case Studies

    This course will provide the student with the opportunity to analyze patient laboratory information in order to diagnose the infectious disease. The student will analyze prepared case studies and answer questions regarding the case and the causative agent in the form of homework assignments, class discussions and by composing their own case study with information from the literature, textbooks and the Internet. Prerequisite: MLS 321 /MLS 521 . Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 433 Molecular Techniques

    The molecular biology course consists of an introduction to the principles, methodologies and applications of molecular biological procedures used in the clinical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the molecular biological procedures used in the identification of infectious agents that cause human disease and in the detection of mutations resulting in neoplasm or congenital disorders. Laboratory component included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (4)
  

  • MLS - 440 Medical Laboratory Science Seminar

    This course is designed as a research seminar during which students and faculty present medical laboratory science research topics for discussion. Various research designs, sampling techniques and data analysis methods are discussed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 447 Professional Development IV

    Course involves participation in a professional enrichment project. Projects include, but are not limited to, the following: practical experience at alternate sites in which Medical Laboratory Scientists work, eg, local clinics, health centers, nursing homes, research facilities, various industrial firms and/or community hospitals; community activities such as presenting information sessions to senior citizen groups, various professional groups or at local association and club meetings; participation in the development of science fair projects and science fair judging at local area schools; areas of special research interests; other areas chosen for their enrichment potential. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 448 Professional Development V

    Course involves various professional guest speakers from alternate sites in which Medical Laboratory Scientists work, ie, industrial firms, specialty hospitals, research facilities, etc. The professional will present to the students about their specific job, relating it to medical laboratory sciences. The purpose of these sessions is to inform the students of multiple professional opportunities for medical laboratory sciences in addition to working in a traditional hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 449 Professional Development VI

    Continuation of MLS 448 /MLS 548 . Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 450 Laboratory Information and Automation Systems

    Presents an overview of total laboratory automation (TLA) systems and clinical laboratory information systems (LIS) including system functionality, selection, installation, validation, maintenance, security and interfaces. Topics include the electronic health record (EHR) and clinical information systems that interface with the LIS. The purpose of selected hardware, the operating system and specialized software will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 451 Quality Issues in Medical Laboratory Science

    This course presents methods and strategies to ensure quality testing in all types of laboratory settings including point of care testing (POCT) and physicians’ office laboratories (POLs). Topics include quality assurance, proficiency testing, method evaluation, establishing reference values and predictive value statistics. Common POCT devices will be described and students will learn how laboratory professionals ensure the competency of individuals performing POCT. The regulatory bodies involved in these processes will be introduced. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 452 Regulatory and Professional Issues

    Covers the history and impact of government and private controls on the quality and accessibility of laboratory services. Topics include: OSHA, HIPAA, test reimbursement, direct access testing, professional certification, licensure, unionization and educational program accreditation. Students will examine proposed state and federal legislation and learn ways to influence passage of good laboratory-related law. The professional/public image of the MLS profession will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 453 Communications

    Interpersonal and organizational communication techniques for creating effective communication with subordinates, peers and managers. Consultation and project management techniques will be included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 455 Laboratory Supervision and Education

    Fundamentals of management and supervision including human resource management, finance and reimbursement, quality assessment and improvement, leadership, communication and decision-making/judgment skills will be emphasized. Interactive sessions employing problem-based learning techniques help the student understand important leadership and management concepts. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 456 Clinical Laboratory Management

    Management of the clinical laboratory will be covered in this course with topics to include: operational aspects of the laboratory, human resource management, financial considerations of running a laboratory, error management, personality and leadership styles and crisis and disaster management. Students will participate in interactive sessions designed to help them understand and develop important leadership and management concepts. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 460 Research Seminar I

    This course is designed to provide an introduction to various research methods ranging from the highly quantitative to broad qualitative approaches. Formulation of the research hypotheses, or questions, ethical issues, literature search techniques, the writing of the research proposal/final research report and the dissemination of research findings are discussed. Statistics and interpretation of research findings are included. This course is designed to provide the first-time researcher with the skills to undertake research in areas of their choice. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 461 Research Seminar II

    Continuation of MLS 460 /MLS 560 . Additional statistical measures used in research data analysis are presented and discussed. Students are expected to present research articles in the field of clinical laboratory science for discussion and critique. Current researchers in various areas related to clinical laboratory science present their research designs as examples of how to plan and conduct research. Students will be introduced to the institutional IRB requirements and will complete the online training module on preparing for an IRB review. Ethical issues in health care-related research, conflicts of interest, intellectual property issues, authorship and collaboration will be discussed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 462 Research Seminar III

    Continuation of MLS 461 /MLS 561 . This course is tutorial based. Students work with their major advisor and project committee members to complete their master’s project for final defense. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (1)
  

  • MLS - 466 Special Topics: Case Studies

    The student will analyze prepared case studies in areas of special interest and answer questions regarding the case in the form of homework assignments, class discussions and by composing their own case studies with information from the literature, textbooks and the Internet. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 467 Comprehensive Review

    A comprehensive review of hematology, body fluids, clinical chemistry, laboratory mathematics, immunology, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics and microbiology. This review course prepares students for the national certification examinations. At the completion of the review, all student take a comprehensive examination. Successful passing of all sections of the comprehensive examination is required for completion of the course and for graduation. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 468 Special Topics in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    An examination of contemporary professional issues in clinical laboratory sciences. Content varies according to topics chosen by instructor. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 470P Clinical Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

    The practicum builds upon the theoretical knowledge and techniques learned during year one in the MLS clinical chemistrylaboratory and lecture courses. The rotation is designed to introduce students to the working environment of a clinical chemistry laboratory and provide opportunities for students to work with state of the art chemistry instrumentation and techniques. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 471P Clinical Practicum in Hematology

    Course includes application of basic skills learned in hematology coursework. This is a clinical rotation through the hospital hematology laboratory. Basic skills learned in the student laboratory are practiced. Instrumentation and advanced methodologies, special hematologic testing techniques, bone marrow techniques and coagulation are included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 472P Clinical Practicum in Microbiology I

    Rotation through the clinical bacteriology laboratories. Applications of basic skills learned in the student laboratory are practiced. Instrumentation and advanced methodologies are emphasized. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 473P Clinical Practicum in Microbiology II

    Rotation through the specialty laboratory laboratories of clinical microbiology including parasitology, anaerobes, mycobacteriology, mycology and virology laboratories. Applications of basic skills learned in the student laboratory are practiced. Instrumentation and advanced methodologies are emphasized. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 474P Clinical Practicum in Immunohematology

    Rotation through the hospital blood bank laboratory. Applications of basic skills learned in student laboratory are practiced. Instrumentation and advanced methodologies are emphasized. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 475P Clinical Practicum in Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics

    Rotation through clinical immunology and molecular diagnostic laboratories. Applications of basic skills learned in the student laboratory are practiced. Areas included are serology, histocompatibility typing, flow cytometry, karyotyping, molecular oncology, nucleic acid amplification, DNA sequencing, FISH probe analysis and other diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 476P Clinical Practicum in Education

    Students will assist in the instruction of the student laboratory sessions. They will work with the course director in the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments by first-year students. Educational principles and curriculum planning skills will be learned through online discussions and exercises. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 477 Clinical Specialty Practicum

    Note: Graduate students will register for the Master’s Project in place of the Specialty Practicum. The Specialty Practicum provides students with an opportunity to select a specific laboratory of interest to them. Students spend four weeks developing advanced techniques and exploring the latest technology available in the clinical laboratory. Areas may include bone marrow cell analysis, advanced genetics, advanced hematology, retrovirology and laboratory safety. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 478P Patient Care Techniques

    Techniques of specimen collection and phlebotomy are discussed and practiced. Students will perform a minimum of 50 venipuncture procedures on in-house patients throughout the various areas of the hospital and in the outpatient clinics. Pediatric and geriatric patients are included, as are general adult population patients. Procedures for specimen processing and ordering are learned. Procedures for specimen collection and handling with an emphasis pre-analytical situations, documentation, transportation requirements and infection control are covered in this course. Students will also learn about basic phlebotomy equipment and techniques involved in specimen collection, including venipuncture and capillary collection procedures on adult and children populations. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 479 Clinical Practicum: Career Mobility

    Rotation through the various diagnostic clinical laboratories. Students will be evaluated on their skills and knowledge and complete the additional competencies required in the regular program clinical practica. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 500 Laboratory Fundamentals

    Comprehensive instruction in laboratory mathematics, laboratory techniques and safety. Medical terminology included as an online component. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 502 Clinical Chemistry II

    Biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Second in a series of three courses. Theory of ion selective electrodes, osmometry, co-oximetry, and automated immunoassay analysis. Covers lipids, cardiac markers, hemoglobin degradation products, electrolytes, pH and blood gases. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Credit Hours: 3
  

  • MLS - 503 Clinical Chemistry III

    Biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Third in a series of three courses. Theory of chromatography, trace/heavy metal analysis and identification of toxins. Covers pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, endocrinology, toxicology, fetal/maternal testing and current trends. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 504 Clinical Chemistry I

    This course is designed to introduce students to Clinical Chemistry as used in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS).  The biochemistry, clinical utility, and analysis of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids/lipoproteins, bilirubin and non-protein nitrogen-containing molecules will be presented. Renal physiology along with the chemical and cellular analysis of urine will also be presented. Course content includes correlation of data and case studies for selected disease states.  Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 505 Clinical Chemistry II

    This course continues with the biochemistry, analysis, and application of clinically-significant chemical substances. Topics include: enzyme kinetics and clinical application of enzyme levels, endocrinology, bone and mineral metabolism, cardiac markers, tumor markers, body water balance, electrolytes, pH and blood gases, and testing for drugs of abuse and toxic alcohols.  Course content includes the discussion of case reports and primary literature for selected disease states. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 506 Advanced Laboratory Fundamentals

    This course consists of a review of mathematical and laboratory techniques followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory. An online medical vocabulary competency is included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 507 Advanced Clinical Chemistry I

    This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry. Component topics include analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Theory, maintenance and operation of equipment such as pipeting devices, balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers and electrophoretic cells. Quality control and correlation of data for selected disease states is presented. Covers proteins, carbohydrates and enzymes. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 508 Advanced Clinical Chemistry II

    This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry. Second in a series of three courses. Theory of ion selective electrodes, immunoassay analysis, chemistry and immunoassay automation platforms. Covers lipids, nonprotein nitrogens, hemoglobin degradation products, electrolytes, pH and blood gases. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 509 Advanced Clinical Chemistry III

    This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry, including biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Third in a series of three courses. Theory of chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Covers therapeutic drug analysis, trace metals, endocrinology, vitamins, toxicology, fetal/maternal testing and current trends. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 510 Hematology I

    This course is designed to introduce basic hematologic concepts and clinical applications. These concepts and applications will be applied to the discussion of erythrocytes and leukocytes. Erythrocyte topics include: Venipuncture, complete blood counts (CBCs), hemopoietic theory, erythrocyte metabolism and hemoglobin synthesis, introduction to erythrocyte dyscrasias including anemias of various disease etiologies, hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias. Leukocyte topics include: Leukopoiesis, FAB classifications of leukemias, leukocyte dyscrasias of various etiologies and lymphomas of various origins. Laboratory sessions included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 511 Hematology II

    This course is designed to introduce basic concepts in coagulation and hemostasis. Topics include: Megakaryopoiesis, hemostasis and coagulation; and description and definitions of various coagulopathies of known and unknown etiologies. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 512 Body Fluid Analysis

    Analysis of various body fluids with emphasis on the theory and practice of clinical procedures. Component topics will include the analyses of urine, cerebral spinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, feces, semen and the differentiation of transudates and exudates. Laboratory component included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 513 Hematology Case Studies

    Review of erythrocyte, leukocyte and coagulation disorders through the use of case studies. Critical thinking is used to analyze patient histories, clinical symptoms and significant laboratory findings. Prerequisite: MLS 311 /MLS 511 . Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 514 Hematology I

    This course introduces hematologic concepts and clinical applications. Students will learn about venipuncture, complete blood counts, hematopoiesis, erythrocyte metabolism, the synthesis and function of hemoglobin, leukopoiesis, and differentiation of leukocytes. After students learn about the normal aspects hematology, they will learn about the abnormalities associated with erythrocytes and leukocytes such as, anemias, hemoglobinopathies, thalassemias, and leukemias and lymphomas. Case studies will be used to further students’ understanding of erythrocytes and leukocytes. Laboratory sessions included. Credit Hours: 6
  

  • MLS - 515 Hematology II

    The study of hematology is continued in this course in which students learn about coagulation and hemostasis and extend their knowledge of erythrocytes and leukocytes to the analysis of body fluids other than blood. Students will learn about megakaryopoiesis, hemostasis, coagulation, and coagulopathies. In addition, the chemical and cellular analyses of the following fluids will be discussed: cerebral spinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and seminal, as well as fecal analysis. Finally, students will learn how to differentiate between transudates and exudates as well the clinical significance of those analyses. Credit Hours: 3
  

  • MLS - 517 Advanced Hematology

    This course consists of a review of hematologic concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical hematology including hematopoiesis, development, metabolism, kinetics, and function of red cells, white cells, and platelets and associated hematologic disorders. P/N grading. Credit Hours: 2
  

  • MLS - 519 Advanced Body Fluid Analysis

    This course consists of a review of concepts in urinalysis and body fluid analysis followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory. Component topics will include the analyses of urine, cerebral spinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, feces, semen and the differentiation of transudates and exudates. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 520 Clinical Immunohematology

    Blood group antigens and antibodies from the discoveries of Landsteiner in 1900 to the present day are studied. Blood banking procedures involved in drawing, testing, storing and transfusing whole blood and its components are discussed. The laboratory section will deal with the basic blood bank procedures including ABO grouping. RH typing, compatibility testing and special antibody studies. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 521 Clinical Immunology I

    An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunity including development, structure and function of the lymphoid systems; the basis of antigenicity; antibody structure; methods of detection and measurement; mechanism of cellular immunity; white cell function; hypersensitivity reactions; the complement system; and mechanisms of immune suppression and tolerance. In the laboratory portion of the class, students become familiar with the purpose, principles, performance and interpretation of various serological tests used routinely in the clinical laboratory for the diagnosis of syphilis and other infectious diseases, as well as autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and thyroiditis. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (3)
  

  • MLS - 522 Clinical Immunology II

    A continuation of MLS 321 /MLS 521 . Topics include the immune response and the laboratory testing related to measuring the immune response. The pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of immunological disorders such as hypersensitivities, immune deficiencies and autoimmunity. Developing and solving case studies involving immune disorders will be an important aspect of learning about these diseases. Prerequisites: MLS 330 /MLS 530 , MLS 331 /MLS 531 . Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 523 Clinical Immunology

    An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunity is covered in this course, including development, structure, and function of the lymphoid system; the basis of antigenicity; antibody structure, production, and function; mechanisms of cellular and humoral immunity; the complement system; and mechanisms of immune suppression and tolerance. Topics also include the immune response and the laboratory testing related to measuring the immune response. The pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of immunological disorders such as hypersensitivities, immune deficiencies, and autoimmunity will be discussed. Solving case studies involving immune system disorders will be an important aspect of learning about these diseases. Credit Hours: 3
  

  • MLS - 524 Clinical Immunohematology

    This course provides the student with the practical and theoretical knowledge in whole blood collection, processing, and transfusion that is necessary to work in a blood center or clinical transfusion service.  Topics include red cell immunology, genetics, and membrane biochemistry; characteristics of human blood group systems; serological testing systems; parentage testing; red cell antibody detection and identification; pretransfusion testing; quality management; blood product manufacturing including blood procurement, component preparation, and donor infectious disease testing; transfusion medicine practice; adverse effects of transfusion; and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).  Credit Hours: 4
  

  • MLS - 525 Laboratory Fundamentals

    Concepts of laboratory mathematics, e.g. solutions, molarity, dilutions, buffers, and standard curves, and molecular techniques, e.g. nucleic acid structure and function, amplification and sequencing will be covered extensively in this course. The student will also get an introduction to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science with a discussion of the various professional, accrediting and certifying organizations along with a description of the past, present and future of the profession. Professional behavior will be described including plagiarism prevention, service to the community and profession, and diversity and inclusion. In the laboratory, students will learn basic laboratory techniques, such as use of a microscope, pipetting, spectrophotometry, urinalysis, quality control, and the isolation and characterization of DNA and RNA. Laboratory safety will be introduced in this course. Medical terminology is included as an online component. Credit Hours: 6
  

  • MLS - 530 Microbiology

    Course focuses on the diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed. Laboratory activities familiarize the student with the colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacteria isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical assays. These activities are then applied to the identification of unknown bacterial isolates found in patient specimens. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (5)
  

  • MLS - 531 Parasitology, Mycology and Virology

    This course provides clinical background in mycology, parasitology and virology. Emphasis is on the disease involved and on diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory. The laboratory portion consists of identification, specimen collection and processing of medically important viruses, fungi and parasites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (4)
  

  • MLS - 532 Infectious Disease Case Studies

    This course will provide the student with the opportunity to analyze patient laboratory information in order to diagnose the infectious disease. The student will analyze prepared case studies and answer questions regarding the case and the causative agent in the form of homework assignments, class discussions and by composing their own case study with information from the literature, textbooks and the Internet. Prerequisite: MLS 321 /MLS 521 . Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 533 Molecular Techniques

    The molecular biology course consists of an introduction to the principles, methodologies and applications of molecular biological procedures used in the clinical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the molecular biological procedures used in the identification of infectious agents that cause human disease and in the detection of mutations resulting in neoplasm or congenital disorders. Laboratory component included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (4)
  

  • MLS - 534 Clinical Microbiology I

    This course focuses on the diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the cultivation, isolation, and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed in depth. Laboratory activities familiarize the student with the appearance and colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacterial isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical and molecular assays. These activities are then applied to the identification of unknown bacterial isolates found in patient specimens. Credit Hours: 6
  

  • MLS - 535 Clinical Microbiology II

    In this course, students will learn about the acquisition, disease, and identification of fungi (yeasts and molds), eukaryotic parasites, and obligate intracellular organisms including viruses and bacteria. Emphasis is on the diagnostic procedures used in the clinical laboratory to isolate and identify these organisms. Digital microscopy will be used to supplement lecture such that students will learn the morphology of fungi and parasites in particular. Credit Hours: 3
  

  • MLS - 538 Advanced Microbiology

    This course consists of a review of clinical microbiology concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical microbiology including diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed. Includes laboratory experiences dealing with diagnostic tests performed in clinical activities designed to familiarize the student with the colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacteria isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical assays. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 539 Advanced Parasitology, Mycology and Virology

    This course consists of a review of clinical concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical mycology, parasitology and virology. Emphasis is on the disease involved and on diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory. Includes laboratory experiences dealing with diagnostic tests and identification, specimen collection and processing of medically important viruses, fungi and parasites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)
  

  • MLS - 540 Medical Laboratory Science Seminar

    This course is designed as a research seminar during which students and faculty present medical laboratory science research topics for discussion. Various research designs, sampling techniques and data analysis methods are discussed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (2)
  

  • MLS - 542 Research in MLS

    Completion of a research project provides the graduate student with the opportunity to participate in the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of original research in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or translational research related to MLS. With the guidance of a research advisor, the graduate student will be involved in the planning and execution of a project as well as generate analyzable data that can be published in a primary journal. Students can undertake projects in any discipline within the scope of the field of Medical Laboratory Science with the support of their chosen research advisor as well as the MLS faculty. Credit Hours: 6
 

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