APHY 191 Anatomy and Physiology 1
You will explore the structure and function of organs and systems in the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
3.0
Credit Units
42.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Equivalent Course(s):
APHY 162
APHY 282 Anatomy and Physiology 2
Building on the knowledge gained in APHY 191 (Anatomy and Physiology 1), you will continue your study of the structure and function of the normal human body. Your studies will focus on the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
APHY 191 Minimum Grade of 60
BIOL 181 Molecular Biology
You will study the principles of molecular biology techniques and explain the practical applications of this technology as it would apply in a diagnostic laboratory. The course content includes DNA/RNA isolation, hybridization, Polymerase Chain Reaction and restriction enzyme analysis.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CHEM 176 Clinical Chemistry 1
Your studies will focus on the principles and application of analytical techniques. These include basic light measuring systems, electrochemistry and laboratory automation. You will develop the skills needed to produce valid analytical results to assess blood gases, electrolytes, carbohydrates and renal function.
5.0
Credit Units
42.0
Lecture hours
28.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CHEM 184 Urinalysis
You will perform and assess chemical and microscopic urinalysis. The course content includes confirmatory tests for reducing substances, ketone, bilirubin, specific gravity and crystal solubility.
2.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
13.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CHEM 199 Clinical Chemistry 2
You will learn advanced light measuring techniques, enzymology theory and the skills needed to produce valid results to assess cardiovascular, liver and pancreatic function. Various kit tests will be included.
3.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
16.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CHEM 176 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 288 Clinical Chemistry 3
You will perform osmometry and electrophoresis, as well as discuss chromatography. You will develop the skills needed to produce valid analytical results to assess proteins, osmolarity, therapeutic and toxic drug monitoring.
2.0
Credit Units
21.0
Lecture hours
14.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 199 Minimum Grade of 60
and IMMU 183 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 291 Specimen Procurement and Management 1
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to assist with specimen procurement, receive/distribute specimens and prepare specimens for analysis in a routine clinical laboratory.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
PROC 181 Minimum Grade of 60
ETHC 185 Professional Practices 1
You will receive an introduction to health care and health care delivery systems. You will study the legal and ethical issues faced by health care professionals. You will discuss interpersonal and employability skills required in health care professions with an emphasis on teamwork, stress management and problem solving. You will develop critical thinking skills and conflict resolution techniques.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Equivalent Course(s):
HUMR 182
ETHC 280 Professional Practices 2
You will study health care organizational behaviour and the skills required for leadership/management roles. You will discuss cooperative work relationships, conflict resolution, budgeting, strategic planning, the collective bargaining process and workload measurements. You will create workplace documents and demonstrate job search techniques.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
ETHC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
HEMA 179 Hematology
You will focus on laboratory procedures performed routinely in the clinical laboratory. These include the theory and use of hematology analyzers and the assessment of peripheral blood films.
5.0
Credit Units
28.0
Lecture hours
41.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HEMA 186 Hemostasis 1
You will focus on hemostasis, basic coagulation theory and coagulation testing.
2.0
Credit Units
13.0
Lecture hours
10.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HEMA 187 Hemostasis 2
Your studies will focus on the theory needed to assess common abnormalities in hemostasis. The course content includes procedures used to detect abnormalities of fibrinolysis, thrombosis, primary hemostasis and coagulation factors.
2.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
13.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HEMA 186 Minimum Grade of 60
HEMA 188 Hemopathology - Erythrocytes
You will explore the pathophysiology of various anemias as related to the laboratory involvement in diagnosis and treatment. You will also learn the special laboratory tests used for differential diagnosis. You will apply this theory to assess laboratory tests for analytical discrepancies and result validity.
2.0
Credit Units
21.0
Lecture hours
14.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HEMA 179 Minimum Grade of 60
HEMA 189 Hemopathology - Leukocytes
You will explore the pathophysiology of blood diseases involving primarily leukocytes as related to the laboratory involvement with diagnosis and treatment. You will also learn the special laboratory tests used for differential diagnosis. You will apply this theory to assess laboratory tests for analytical discrepancies and result validity.
2.0
Credit Units
18.0
Lecture hours
12.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HEMA 179 Minimum Grade of 60
HSTC 184 Microanatomy
You will recognize functional cells and tissue arrangements. You will also study the micro-anatomical structure of the body's major organs.
2.0
Credit Units
20.0
Lecture hours
15.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HSTC 185 Histotechnology 1
You will be introduced to the principles and practices of preparing clinical specimens for histological examination (including fixation, decalcification processing, embedding and microtomy).
3.0
Credit Units
20.0
Lecture hours
20.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
( PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
or PROC 182 Minimum Grade of 60)
and APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HSTC 187 Histotechnology 2
You will discuss the principles and practices used in a laboratory and prepare clinical histology specimens for demonstrating cellular and non-cellular elements.
3.0
Credit Units
23.0
Lecture hours
17.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HSTC 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
IMMU 183 Immunology
You will study the body's innate and acquired defense mechanisms. Your studies will focus on the involvement of the immune system in various disease states and clinical conditions. The course also provides an introduction to the principles of antigen-antibody reactions and their application in many laboratory tests.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
INFC 180 Infection Control and Safety
You will study the transmission of microorganisms, blood-borne pathogens (i.e. hepatitis virus and HIV), standard precautions, isolation procedures, immunization for medical workers, sterilization and disinfection, biohazardous waste, safety and WHMIS.
2.0
Credit Units
23.0
Lecture hours
2.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
MICR 187 Microbiology 1
You will learn how to perform microbiology and antimicrobial susceptibility techniques. You will apply your skills to clinical specimens from the urinary, gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Interpreting clinically significant microorganisms will be emphasized.
6.0
Credit Units
43.0
Lecture hours
42.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
MICR 188 Microbiology 2
You will learn how to interpret clinically significant microorganisms from the eye/ear, genital tract, cardiovascular and central nervous systems, skin/wound/soft tissue and deep wound sites.
3.0
Credit Units
20.0
Lecture hours
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MICR 187 Minimum Grade of 60
MICR 189 Microbiology 3
You will learn how to interpret and recognize unusual/uncommon clinically significant microorganisms (including a limited number of fungi and parasites).
2.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
14.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MICR 188 Minimum Grade of 60
MTER 180 Medical Terminology
You will learn to use the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms from which medical terms are derived. You will also learn to use medical abbreviations.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Equivalent Course(s):
MED 161
PATH 181 Laboratory Result Correlation
You will focus on the role of the laboratory in diagnosis and disease management. The course content includes the analyses used and brief descriptions of common disorders involving the various body systems. You will use this information to help you define the role of the laboratory in disease diagnosis and management. This information will assist you to detect possible discrepancies in laboratory test results.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
HEMA 179 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and CHEM 199 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
PROC 180 General Laboratory Practice
You will receive the theory and practice required to perform basic procedures in a laboratory. The course content includes laboratory glassware, use of balances, centrifuges, thermal equipment, pH meters, microscopes and solution preparation with related calculations.
2.0
Credit Units
17.0
Lecture hours
18.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
PROC 181 Specimen Collection and Handling
You will learn how to collect, handle and transport various laboratory specimens to ensure the quality of laboratory results. The collection of blood specimens will be emphasized. You will practice capillary and venous collection on adults at various sites in the community.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
12.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
QC__ 194 Quality Management
You will receive an overview of methods used to ensure the quality of laboratory results. Quality assurance and quality control techniques will be emphasized.
2.0
Credit Units
20.0
Lecture hours
10.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
TRFS 180 Transfusion Science 1
You will acquire the theory and practice needed to perform basic techniques to detect antigen-antibody reactions. You will also learn how to perform ABO forward and reverse grouping, Rh grouping and the antiglobulin test (direct and indirect).
3.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
20.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and IMMU 183 Minimum Grade of 60
TRFS 181 Transfusion Science 2
You will acquire the theory and practice needed to detect and identify antigens and antibodies of other blood group systems. You will learn how to help diagnose, treat and prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn. Diagnosing and treating immune hemolytic anemias will also be covered.
4.0
Credit Units
35.0
Lecture hours
20.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
TRFS 180 Minimum Grade of 60
TRFS 182 Transfusion Science 3
You will acquire the theory and practice needed to provide and issue compatible products for transfusions and investigating adverse effects of transfusions.
2.0
Credit Units
22.0
Lecture hours
8.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
TRFS 181 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 284 Clinical Hematology
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform analytical testing in a routine hematology laboratory
19.0
Credit Units
288.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 285 Clinical Transfusion Science
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform analytical testing in a routine clinical transfusion science laboratory.
14.0
Credit Units
216.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 286 Clinical Microbiology
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to apply basic and specific skills for the identification and interpretation of common clinical microorganisms for all body sites.
24.0
Credit Units
360.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 287 Clinical Histotechnology
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform processing, cutting and staining procedures in a routine clinical histotechnology laboratory.
11.0
Credit Units
162.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 292 Clinical Molecular Biology
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform molecular diagnostic techniques to identify nucleic acid sequences.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 293 Specimen Procurement and Management 2
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform specimen procurement, receive/distribute specimens and prepare specimens for analysis in a routine clinical laboratory.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
CLIN 294 Clinical Chemistry 4
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience. Upon successful completion, you will be able to perform analytical testing in a routine clinical chemistry laboratory.
19.0
Credit Units
288.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
RSCH 280 Applied Investigation
You will receive an introduction to research concepts, methodologies and issues in health. You will demonstrate the practical application of research techniques.
1.0
Credit Units
18.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
APHY 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and BIOL 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 288 Minimum Grade of 60
and CLIN 291 Minimum Grade of P
and ETHC 280 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and HEMA 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and QC 194 Minimum Grade of 60
and TRFS 182 Minimum Grade of 60
