HES10.  Introduction to the Clinical
              Laboratory Profession (1)
Lec 1 Hr
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Introduces the student to the functions and duties of a Medical Laboratory Technician and compares and contrasts these duties to the Medical Laboratory Scientist.  The student will be introduced to clinical laboratory safety issues, regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and professional responsibilities, relative to other departments of health care.  The student will study medical terminology, patient's bill of rights, and professional standards of the clinical laboratory technician, proper phlebotomy technique and specimen processing, and study computer skills to data management systems within the clinical laboratory and on-line courses.  [CSU]

HES11.  Clinical Laboratory Math (1)
      Lec 1 Hr
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Teachers practical situations encountered in the clinical laboratory to include; accurately solving metric system conversions, solution preparation and pH determinations, applying Beer's law to concentration determinations, correctly calculating statistical data as related to quality control and quality assurance.  [CSU]

HES20.  Clinical Urinalysis (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10, 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 20L
      Advisory:  Admission to MLT Program.  Completion of HES 73 within six months of completing this course.
      Lec 1 Hr
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Teaches the student the various properties and constituents of urine.  Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of theory and methodology of qualitative and quantitative clinical analysis of urine.  The student will be taught to accurately compare results of analysis to normal and abnormal function of the kidney.
[CSU]

HES20L.  Clinical Urinalysis Lab (.5)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and HES 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 20
      Advisory:  Admission to MLT Program.  Completion of HES 73 within six months of completion of this course.
      Lab 1.5 Hr
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Teaches the student the various properties and constituents of urine via “on hands” learning.  Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and handling of urine specimens and their accompanying requisitions.  The students will be taught to examine urine physically, chemically, and microscopically and compare clinical values as related to the physiology of the urinary system in health and disease.
[CSU]
HES21.  Clinical Immunohematology (3)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and 11 with a
      grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 21L
      Advisory:  Completion of HES 23 within six months of completing this course.
      Lec 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Introduces the student to the basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing and serological procedures. Introduces serological and immunohematology procedures measured qualitatively and quantitatively in today’s clinical laboratory.  Completion of this course is required prior to enrolling in the clinical rotation in Immunology/Immunohematology, HES 23.  This course, HES 21 requires concurrent enrollment in HES 21L.  Admission to the MLT program is required prior to registration.
[CSU]

HES21L.  Clinical Immunohematology
                Lab (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 21
      Advisory:  Completion of HES 23 within six months of completing this course.
      Lab 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Introduces the student to the basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing and serological procedures by performance in a student lab environment.  Introduces serological and immunohematology procedures and techniques to measure analytes qualitatively and quantitatively.  Completion of this course is required prior to enrolling in the clinical rotation in Immunology/Immunohematology, HES 23.
[CSU]
HES23.  Clinical Immunology/
              Immunohematology Practicum (4)
      Prerequisite:  HES 21 and 21L with a grade of C or better.
      Lab 12 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Provides entry-level clinical laboratory practice/experience in serology and blood banking.  Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision.  Different instrumentation will be introduced as well as bench/manual methods. Competence will be evaluated based on final clinical evaluations.
[CSU]

HES40.  Clinical Chemistry I (3)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Lec 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
General laboratory principles and specific basic instrumentation methodologies used in the clinical lab.  After review of laboratory math, and a reintroduction to quality control and quality assurance; the student will be introduced to variables of the pre-analytical phase, identify electrolytes and trace elements and their relationship to acid base balance.  The student will also be introduced to the characteristics important and relevant to enzyme kinetics and define various enzymes clinically assayed.  Correlating test results with disease states will be demonstrated.  All of the above will be taught in a manner consistent with OSHA standards.  HES 41 and HES 41L are taken the semester following successful completion of HES 40 and HES 40L.
[CSU]

HES40L.  Clinical Chemistry I Lab (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and HES 11 with a grade of C or better.  Admission to the MLT program.
      Corequisite:  HES 40
      Lec 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Teaches general laboratory principles and specific basic instrumentation methodologies used in basic clinical chemistry analysis.  After review of laboratory math, and a reintroduction to quality control and quality assurance, the student will be introduced to variables of the preanalytical phase, characteristics important to quality lab technique and safety.  Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished.  Admission to the MLT program and concurrent registration in HES 40 is required.
[CSU]

HES41.  Clinical Chemistry II (3)
      Prerequisite:  HES 40, HES 40L with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 41L
      Advisory:  Completion of HES 43 within six months of completing this course is recommended.
      Lec 3 Hrs; Lab 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Teaches relationships between the endocrine system and analytes assayed for in the clinical lab, including tumor markers, therapeutic drugs, and compounds studied in toxicology.  The student will be introduced to vitamins assayed and correlate their clinical significance. The student will correlate liver, kidney, and pancreatic function with test results and compare with states of health and disease.  The function and laboratory analysis of various body fluids including effusions, spinal fluid, and synovial fluid will be included.  Concurrent registration with HES 41L and completion of HES 43 within 6 months of this course is recommended.
[CSU]

HES41L.  Clinical Chemistry II Lab (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 40, HES 40L with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 41
      Advisory:  Completion of HES 43 within 9 months is recommended after completion of this course and HES 41.
      Lec 3 Hrs; Lab 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Intermediate to advanced laboratory principles and techniques used in clinical chemistry analysis.  The student will perform and study tests of the endocrine system, therapeutic drug assays and compounds, and other clinical chemistry tests specific to special chemistry department test menus.  Highly automated instrumentation will be studied and used to demonstrate correct quality control, maintenance and clinical operation.  This course is taken the following semester after successful completion of HES 40 and 40L.  Concurrent registration in HES 41 is required.
[CSU]

HES43.  Clinical Chemistry Practicum (5)
      Prerequisite:  HES 40, HES 40L,   HES 41, and HES 41L with a grade of
      C or better.
      Lab 15 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Provides entry-level clinical laboratory practice/experience in general and special chemistry.  Emphasis is placed on techniques, accuracy and precision.  Different instrumentation will be introduced as well as bench/manual methods.  Competence will be evaluated based on final clinical evaluation.
[CSU]
HES60.  Clinical Microbiology (3)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10, 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 60L
      Advisory:  Admission to MLT Program.  Completion of HES 63 within six months of completing this course.
      Lec 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Microorganisms of medical microbiology with emphasis on the characteristics of clinically significant microorganisms and their biochemical profile, media for isolation, and identification methods for selected pathogens.  The student will be introduced to identification methods, theories, and techniques used in basic bacteriology parasitology, and mycology.  Emphasizes routine organism identification.
[CSU]
HES60L.  Clinical Microbiology Lab (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10, 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 60
      Advisory:  Admission to MLT Program.  Completion of HES 63 within six months after completing this course.
      Lab 3 Hrs
Introduces the various techniques and safety procedures in clinical microbiology.  Emphasizes the morphology and identification of common pathogenic organisms.  Successful completion of this course and HES 60 is required to enroll in Clinical Microbiology Practicum, HES 63.
[CSU]

HES63.  Clinical Microbiology Practicum (5)
      Prerequisite:  HES 60 and 60L with a
      grade of C or better.
      Lab 15 hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Provides entry-level clinical laboratory practice/experience in microbiology.  Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision.  Different instrumentation will be introduced as well as numerous bench/manual techniques.  Competence will be evaluated based on final clinical evaluations.
[CSU]
HES70.  Clinical Hematology (3)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 70L
      Advisory:  Completion of HES 73 within six months of completing this course.
      Lec 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
This course presents the origin of the various types of blood cells with emphasis on the red and white blood cells.  The student will learn about human hematological disorders and classify these based on clinical laboratory findings.  Admission to MLT Program is necessary prior to registration and completion of HES 73 within six months of completing this course is required.  This course, HES 70, is to be taken concurrently with HES 70L.
[CSU]
HES70L.  Clinical Hematology Lab (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 70
      Advisory:  Completion of HES 73 within six months of completing this course.
      Lab 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Introduces the various techniques and safety procedures in clinical hematology.  Emphasizes the morphology and identification of common human blood cells.  Successful completion of this course and HES 70 is required to enroll in Clinical Hematology Practicum, HES 73.
[CSU]

HES71.  Clinical Coagulation (1)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10, 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 71L
      Advisory:  Admission to MLT Program.  Completion of HES 73 within six months of completing this course.
      Lec 1 Hr
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
This course presents an overview of hemostasis process and coagulation disorders.
[CSU
HES71L.  Clinical Coagulation Lab (.5)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 and HES 11 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 71
      Advisory:  Admission to MLT Program.  Completion of HES 73 within six months of completing this course.
      Lab 1.5 Hrs
This course is the laboratory component of HES 71, Clinical Coagulation, and must be taken concurrently.

HES73.  Clinical Hematology, Coagulation         and Urinalysis Practicum (5)
      Prerequisite:  HES 20, HES 20L, HES 70, HES 70L, HES 71, and  HES 71L with a grade of C or better.
      Lab 15 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
Provides entry-level clinical laboratory practice/experience in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.  Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision.  Different instrumentation will be introduced as well as bench/manual methods.  Competence will be evaluated based on final clinical evaluations.
[CSU]

HES110A.  Theory of Phlebotomy
                  Techniques (1.5)
      Prerequisite:  HES 10 with a grade of C or better.
      Corequisite:  HES 110B
      Lec 1.5 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
This is a course in phlebotomy concepts and techniques.  The topics covered will be blood drawing, specimen requirements, safety, infection control, data collection/clerical, patient/specimen identification, communication skills, customer service, patient satisfaction, non-blood specimen collection, quality, productivity, compliance and ethics, appearance/dress code.
HES110B.  Practicum in Phlebotomy
                  Techniques (1)
      Credit/No Credit Only
      Corequisite:  HES 110A - Theory of
      Phlebotomy Techniques
      Lab 3 Hrs
      Semesters Offered:  Variable
This is a practicum in blood collection techniques by venipuncture and capillary blood collection in a clinical setting.  The student must demonstrate clinical readiness by passing a written and practical examination prior to clinical placement.