Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College 1. Where does the Medical Laboratory Technician Work ? 2. Why you should become a Med. Lab. Tech. 3. Overview of Core Courses you will be taking to become a Med. Lab. Tech. 4. The Phlebotomy Program 1. Where does the Medical Laboratory Technician Work ? 2. Why you should become a Med. Lab. Tech. 3. Overview of Core Courses you will be taking to become a Med. Lab. Tech. 4. 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Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College * Get a diverse training background that can lead to a variety of employment settings and upward career mobility. * Be a part of the team of health care professionals that investigate disease processes. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College First Semester Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Overview of the ten systems of the human body in health and disease with emphasis on cardiovascular and respiratory physiology of the human. Fundamentals of Medical Physiology I Fundamentals of Medical Physiology I Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College The immune system; its components and their functions. Antigen-antibody reactions, cell mediated immunity, the complement system and pathological conditions are discussed. SSeerroollooggyy//IImmmmuunnoollooggyy Immunoglobulin Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College A survey of the career and employment opportunities that utilize laboratory skills. Hands on experience with major instrumentation employed in laboratories with emphasis on clinical, hospital, and research labs. Introduction to Laboratory Science Introduction to Laboratory Science Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Second Semester Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Examination of function of selected organs in health and disease. In-depth studies of renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine physiology of the human. Fundamentals of Medical Physiology II Fundamentals of Medical Physiology II Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College HHeemmaattoollooggyy Topics include cell formation, function, pathological states both physiological and genetic hemoglobin - opathies, coagulation theory and factors. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Third Semester Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Immuno hematology (Blood Banking) Immuno hematology (Blood Banking) Detailed study of basic concepts of inheritance with respect to human blood factors. Blood bank procedures such as typing, immune antibody screening and identification are performed. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Survey of Laboratory Instrumentation Survey of Laboratory Instrumentation The basic principles and theories of laboratory instruments will be discussed. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College CClliinniiccaall CChheemmiissttrryy II Study of the methods of assay of body fluids. Lecture stresses the analytical physiological basis of human metabolites in health and disease. Laboratory emphasizes analytical methodoligies, basic instrumentation and quality control. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College GGeenneerraall MMiiccrroobbiioollooggyy Classification, nomenclature and identification of micro organisms. The physiology of micro-organisms, pathogenic organisms and organisms of economic importance are considered. Industrial microbiology and bacteriology are included. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College CClliinniiccaall TTrraaiinniinngg II Under the supervision of clinical proctors, students practice the medical laboratory techniques they are developing. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Fourth Semester Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Instrumentation in the Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation in the Clinical Laboratory Gives student a broadbased understanding of clinical instrumentation principles, specific applications of these principles, and the process of instrumentation selection. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Clinical Chemistry II Continued study of the composition and methods of assay of body fluids. Lipids, enzyme kinetics, liver function tests, renal function, cardiac assessment, hormone levels and toxicology are discussed in lecture and performed in laboratory. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College CClliinniiccaall MMiiccrroobbiioollooggyy The identification and quantification of pathologic and non pathologic organisms encountered in human specimens. Treatment and handling of specimens are discussed. Mycology and parasitology included. Giardia lamblia Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College HHiissttoollooggyy The microscopic study of vertebrate cells, tissues and organs, stressing the relationship of structure and function. Laboratory work includes the preparation of stained slides for light microscopic study. Microtome Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College CClliinniiccaall TTrraaiinniinngg IIII Continuation of clinical experience. Under the supervision of clinical proctors, students gain additional experience in developing technical skills. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College Training in drawing and handling blood samples for laboratory testing in hospitals, doctor�s offices, and large service laboratories. Emphasis on approved methods and safety, medical terminology, anatomy, and laboratory procedures. Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College We hope you enjoyed this presentation. Please come visit. We�ll be glad to show you our facilities. We hope you enjoyed this presentation. Please come visit. We�ll be glad to show you our facilities. PowerPoint Presentation created by Kirsten Gabrielsen June 2004 Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Orange County Community College