MTCC 440 Clinical Immunology

This course introduces topics that encompass the immune system, its components, function, dysfunction, and evaluation. The course will also cover serodiagnostic tests, including the theory and clinical importance of their results and correlation of serologic, hematologic, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiological results. The principle of tests performed in the blood bank and their importance to the health care provider and patient; understanding of the causes and sources of error in the tests performed, their recognition and how to minimize their occurrence; ability to perform selected procedures and ability to make decisions and judgments in problem situations will also be covered.

Credits

9

Prerequisite

Enrolled as a medical laboratory science major, senior status, meet all degree requirements other than those courses that are a portion of the professional-year program