MDLT 1820 Coagulation
Course Information
| Course Number | MDLT 1820 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Coagulation |
| Description | This course covers the basic principles of the hemostasis, the clotting system of the body. The course of study includes the coagulation factors and their cascade sequence, vascular and platelet components, fibrinolysis, thrombosis, anticoagulant therapy and quality control. Abnormalities of the coagulation system will also be covered. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810, & MDLT 1815 with a grade of C or higher.) MDLT 1810, & MDLT 1815 with a grade of C or higher. |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: MDLT 1810, & MDLT 1815 with a grade of C or higher.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Review and practice phlebotomy techniques.
- Define and apply coagulation terminology appropriately.
- Discuss quality assurance.
- Apply quality control measurements.
- Interpret quality control measurements.
- Apply appropriate correction action for failed quality control measurements.
- Explain the hemostatic process.
- Differentiate coagulation factors.
- Diagram coagulation factors.
- List coagulation testing conditions for selected coagulation procedures.
- Identify coagulation testing errors for selected coagulation procedures.
- Discuss proper coagulation specimen requirements for selected coagulation procedures.
- Identify the general procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing and transport.
- Discuss the impact of preanalytical coagulation testing variables on laboratory results.
- Practice basic coagulation testing procedures.
- Interpret basic coagulation testing procedure results.
- Discuss coagulation automation.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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