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This is the third installment of the Radiographic Procedure courses. Students build on their knowledge from previous courses and clinical practice. The focus is on higher acuity examinations of the skeleton, scoliosis and cranium exams, and contrast studies. Students practice in laboratory and clinical settings and obtain certification in venipuncture in preparation for Computed Tomography (CT) intravenous contrast administration. Students perform emergency/trauma and operating room procedures and continue building their skills in critiquing images for diagnostic acceptability.

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This course builds on Pathology 1 by providing theory describing complex bone pathologies resulting from trauma and disease. Emphasis is placed on discerning between benign versus malignant bony pathologies. The focus of this course is commonly occurring pathological processes and their radiographic presentations of the following anatomical systems: respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, nervous, hematopoietic, and endocrine.

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This course deals with the technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). The physical principles are described followed by a description of data acquisition concepts, the fundamentals of image reconstruction and data display and storage. This course also discusses the technical principles and applications of multi-slice/detector CT (MSCT/MDCT); in particular, important concepts such as the development of emerging CT technology. The course also includes an overview of CT image quality, radiation dose, and quality control (QC).

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This course explores the structure and function of specialized x-ray tubes including recent innovations in digital tomosynthesis, digital radiography, digital mammography, digital fluoroscopy and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), including the goals of Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE). The student gains knowledge of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs and implement testing in the laboratory setting. Tests include computed and digital radiography (CR and DR), fluoroscopy and mammography, which reference the Canadian Health & Safety Code 35.

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This course is designed to provide the student with the basic fundamentals of medical terminology in both written and spoken forms. Mastery of word parts and building skills will aid the student in understanding medical terminology and anatomical relations. Medical terminology of the organization of the body, to include integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and nervous systems will be studied along with the special senses and the endocrine system.

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This course focuses on the principles commonly used for quantitative analysis in clinical laboratories. It will introduce the student to the principles and applications of light measuring systems, electrochemistry, electrophoresis, chromatography, osmometry, immunoassay, mass spectrometry and particle analysis.

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An introduction to the principles and practices of preparing clinical specimens for histological examination. Topics covered includes: preparation of specimens for examination, fixation; preparation of tissue in wax blocks and application of the wax embedded tissue onto slides.

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This course provides an overview of the techniques used to demonstrate cellular and non- cellular components for microscopic examination. Students will perform the techniques and evaluate the results.

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Microbiology II expands the number of microorganisms ad covered in MLTS 110. The body sites and infections involved are also expanded. Antimicrobial treatment are expanded. Common Gram negative bacilli that are often involved in human diseases are covered. The student continues to practice the safe lab practices learned in MLTS 110.

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Microbiology III expands the number of microorganisms as covered in MLTS 110 and MLTS 143. The body sites and infections involved are also expanded. Antimicrobial testing is covered in detail. Gram positive bacilli, anaerobes, and spirochetes that are often involved in human diseases are covered. The student continues to practice the safe lab practices learned in MLTS 110.

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Hematopathology Section I is a study of the pathophysiology of various leukemias as related to the laboratory involvement in diagnosis and treatment. Special tests used for differential diagnosis are included. Hematopathology Section II is the pathophysiology of various anemia as related to laboratory involvement in diagnosis and treatment. Special tests used for differential diagnosis are included. Information in both sections is applied to the detection of analytical discrepancies and ensuring timely, valid results.

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This course provides the student with an introduction to the principles of molecular techniques and the practical applications of this technology in a diagnostic laboratory. Topics include, DNA/RNA isolation, hybridization, polymerase chain reaction, and restriction enzyme analysis.