Course description
Semester 1
# BIO1107 - 003 - Anatomy & Physiology I
This course provides an introduction to the subject of anatomy and physiology. There is an emphasis on the relationship between structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the organ systems of the human body. Homeostasis will be an underlying theme of the course. Specific disease states will be explored where appropriate for the main purpose of reinforcing specific concepts as they relate to the non-diseased state.
# ENG1551 - 001 - Writing Fundamentals: Ind. Study
This course is required in the first semester of most post-secondary programs at Cambrian. The purpose of the course is to allow students to develop their independent learning skills and to review the fundamental conventions of Standard English.
# ENG1900 - 002 - Writing Skills for Human Services
English 1900 focuses on the development and practice of effective research and writing skills for post secondary and professional, academic purposes in the human services field.
# MLT1001 - 005 - Principles And Practice I
This introductory course is designed to familiarize the Medical Laboratory Technology student with some of the more common principles and practices associated with a routine clinical laboratory. These principles and practices will be related to each of the medical laboratory disciplines.
# MLT1121 - 004 - Clinical Chemistry I
In the first semester, this course will provide a basic review of the fundamentals of chemistry: general, organic and biological and will culminate on biologically important macromolecules. In the second semester, the course content will center on the basic biochemistry to include, metabolism and metabolic regulation, analytes, and finally on analytical techniques as applied to the clinical chemistry laboratory.
# MLT1130 - 003 - Laboratory Math
This introductory course is designed to familiarize the Medical Laboratory Technology student with some of the more common mathematical principles and practices associated with a routine clinical laboratory. The student will be taught the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel software and its application to laboratory calculations. The first section will deal with basic calculations common in laboratory practice. Later lessons will deal with calculations applicable to the study of each of the disciplines in Laboratory Medicine.
# PSY2700 - 003 - Client Comm. & Leadership Develop
This course examines a number of psychological topics relevant to the work environment. This course is intended to provide the student with the skills necessary to lead and support clients in a variety of settings. Students will acquire knowledge about interpersonal communication theory and will have the opportunity to incorporate these skills in the development of their own personal leadership style. Topics include communication theory, self awareness, perception, listening, non-verbal behaviour, conflict management and negotiation skills, team building, group problem-solving and decision-making, and leadership. Students will be given the opportunity to assess their own values, beliefs, and biases for each of the areas studied.
Semester 2
# BIO1207 - 003 - Anatomy & Physiology II
This course is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I and will further examine the relationship of body structures and their functions. Understanding of the remaining individual body systems will provide the learner with knowledge on how these systems work together to carry out complex functions of the human body.
# MLT1202 - 005 - Principles And Practice II
This course is a continuation of MLT 1001. This course will provide practical and theoretical instruction of methods performed routinely in the clinical laboratory. The student will be taught phlebotomy. The students will be introduced to the basic principles of testing procedures performed in the clinical laboratory. These procedures include urinalysis, manual cell counts, automated cell counts, body fluid analysis, calculation of red blood cell indices, differential blood counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, immunology testing for microbes, and serology testing. The laboratory component will emphasize the practical application and utilization of these methods. Quality assurance and quality control will be emphasized.
# MLT1225 - 005 - Clinical Chemistry II
In the first semester of this course, the course material covered the Fundamentals of Chemistry, General Organic, and Biological. The second semester is a continuation of Chemistry I and will center on introduction to metabolism and analytical techniques applied in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory.
# MLT1265 - 002 - Clinical Hematology I
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# MLT2420 - 004 - Clinical Micro I
Prerequisite: BIO 1107 This course will introduce the learner to the basic principles of Microbiology including general characteristics of microbial groups, the procaryotic cell, replication, cultivation of medical bacteria and fungi, and basic medical parasitology. The preparation and storage of culture media, the inoculation and incubation of culture media, the preparation of smears,and the performance of routine staining procedures will be addressed in a laboratory setting.
# MLT2437 - 005 - Transfusion Science I
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Semester 3
# ENG1751 - 001 - Job Search Skills: Ind. Study
Prerequisite: ENG 1551 Through guided independent study, students will explore the job search process in detail and gain a comprehensive understanding of the theories and practices that lead to successful job searching and career planning. This course will also encourage further development of the independent learning skills and strategies practiced in ENG 1551 and 1581.
# MLT1245 - 003 - Clinical Histotechnology I
This course will introduce the student to the theory of staining tissue sections. The reason why dye molecules appear a certain color and why they attach themselves to specific tissue sites will be represented. Specific theories involved in the staining of tissues will be covered. A number of routine staining techniques, as well as a number of special staining techniques will be outlined.
# MLT2326 - 005 - Clinical Chemistry III
This course consists of lectures and a laboratory component. Upon completion of this course the student will have a comprehension of the discipline of clinical laboratory science and associated pathophysiology. The student will also be capable of operating clinical laboratory equipment as well as computer entry of patient demographic data and patient test results.
# MLT2336 - 006 - Clinical Microbiology II
Microbiology is one of the core disciplines of medical laboratory technology. This course is a study of microbiology that will provide the learner with an understanding of the steps involved in the identification of bacteria of medical importance and certain significant fungi. The learner will be able to outline the details of important steps in the identification process for each microorganism including specimen collection and handling, microscopic and colonial morphologies and biochemical and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Students will also understand the clinical relevance of each microorganism.
# MLT2365 - 006 - Clinical Hematology II
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# MLT2438 - 005 - Transfusion Science II
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Semester 4
# MLT2412 - 006 - Clinical Histotechnology II
The principles and procedures used in the preparation of human tissue for microscopy will be presented. Topics such as fixation, clearing, dehydration, infiltration, embedding and slide preparation are included. This course will also teach students to recognize human tissues and organ systems at the microscopic level. Students will be expected to acquire a detailed knowledge of the subject both from a theoretical and practical level. The students will dissect, prepare and stain human tissue for microscopic examination. A number of specialized staining techniques will be performed in the laboratory setting.
# MLT2416 - 006 - Clinical Microbiology III
This is a continuation of MLT 2336 - Clinical Microbiology II. Topics include viruses and viral diseases, bordettal, mycobacteria, chlamydia, rickettsi, mycoplasma and ureaplasma, aerobic gramp-positive bacilli, spirochetes, spiral and curved bacteria. Further topics in atimicrobial susceptibility testing and mycology, bacterial vaginosis, blood and urine culturing will be also be covered.
# MLT2436 - 007 - Clinical Chemistry IV
Upon completion of this course, the student will have a comprehension of the discipline of clinical laboratory science and associated pathopysiology. The student will develop a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of disease of various organ systems. The student will also be capable of operating clinical laboratory equipment, as well as computer entry of patient demographic data and patient test results.
# MLT2465 - 006 - Clinical Hematology III
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Semester 5
# MLT3509 - 004 - Clinical Transfusion Science I
Prerequisite: MLT 2431 This course involves the study of basic genetics and basic immunology as they relate to transfusion medicine. The inheritance patterns and the significance of the antibodies and antigens associated with the major blood group systems will be studied. In addition, current laboratory methods for the detection of clinically significant and clinically insignificant antibodies will be presented in a case study and laboratory format.
# MLT3510 - 004 - Clinical Chemistry V
In semester 5 and 6 of the MLTY program, students are provided with a clinical experience at an acute care facility. During this clinical experience, students are required to complete a specific number of weeks in each clinical/laboratory discipline in an effort to consolidate their theoretical knowledge base with their clinical skills.
# MLT3565 - 004 - Clinical Hematology IV
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Semester 6
# MLT3508 - 004 - Clinical Microbiology IV
Prerequisites: MLT 1121, MLT 2420, MLT 3615, MLT 2412 This 40-week clinical rotation in an acute care clinical laboratory will allow the learner to gain experience in all five laboratory disciplines. In this clinical placement, emphasis will be placed on the application of theories and techniques learned in the first four semesters of the program.
# MLT3520 - 004 - Clinical Histotechnology III
In semester 5 and 6 of the MLTY program, students are provided with a clinical experience at an acute care facility. During this clinical experience, students are required to complete a specific number of weeks in each clinical/laboratory discipline in an effort to consolidate their theoretical knowledge base with their clinical skills. The clinical rotation in Histology is 7 weeks.
Semester 7
# MLT3615 - 004 - Clinical Microbiology V
In semester 5 and 6 of the MLTY program, students are provided with a clinical experience at an acute care facility. During this clinical experience, students are required to complete a specific number of weeks in each clinical/laboratory discipline in an effort to consolidate their theoretical knowledge base with their clinical skills. The student rotation in Microbiology is 10 weeks.
# MLT3625 - 004 - Clin. Transfusion Science II
This 40-week, clinical rotation in an acute care clinical laboratory will allow the learner to gain experience in all five laboratory disciplines. In this clinical placement, emphasis will be placed on the application of theories and techniques learned in the first four semesters of the program.
# MLT3630 - 004 - Clinical Chemistry VI
In semester 5 and 6 of the MLTY program, students are provided with a clinical experience at an acute care facility. During this clinical experience, students are required to complete a specific number of weeks in each clinical/laboratory discipline in an effort to consolidate their theoretical knowledge base with their clinical skills. The clinical placement in chemistry is for 9 weeks.
# MLT3640 - 004 - Clinical Histotechnology IV
In semester 5 and 6 of the MLTY program, students are provided with a clinical experience at an acute care facility. During this clinical experience, students are required to complete a specific number of weeks in each clinical/laboratory discipline in an effort to consolidate their theoretical knowledge base with their clinical skills. The clinical placement in Histology is 7 weeks.
# MLT3665 - 004 - Clinical Hematology V
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