DE ANZA COLLEGE BIOLOGY HEALTH SCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DIVISION COURSE OUTLINE HTEC 80A Clinical Hematology Lecture Co requisite HTEC 80 Clinical Hematology Laboratory 4 5 units 4 5 hour lecture Instructor Thuy Vo Pinheiro MT ASCP SH Course Description 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 the MLT Program is necessary prior to registration Successful completion of this course HTEC 80A and HTEC 80 is required to enroll in Clinical Hematology Urinalysis Coagulation Practicum HTEC 280 Hematology Text McKenzie Shirlyn B Clinical Laboratory Hematology Pearson Prentice Hall New Jersey 2004 Medical Terminology text Brooks Myrna LaFleur Exploring Medical Language 6th edition 5th edition is OK too Reference Book available in class CAP Hematology and Clinical Microscopy Color Atlas of Hematology An Illustrated Field Guide Based on Proficiency Testing ASCP 1998 Instructor Information Class hours Office hours Phone Voicemail Fax Telephone Office Location E mail address Thuy Vo Pinheiro MT ASCP SH Wednesday 08 00 AM 11 50 AM Thursday 04 50 PM 05 50 PM 408 864 8999 x 1203 voicemail only 408 864 5444 S74A pinheirothuy fhda edu Course Objectives The student will A Explain the study of hematology and summarize its basic concepts and basic morphologies B Investigate hematopoiesis in the human fetus newborn and adult C Evaluate red blood cell RBC metabolism as it relates to the RBC membrane hemoglobin structure and function and RBC metabolic pathways D Compare and contrast erythrocyte maturation in its various stages of normal and abnormal development E Distinguish between the various anemias and correlate cell morphology and laboratory test values for each type F Compare and contrast leukocyte maturation in its various stages of normal and abnormal development G Examine specific changes in leukocyte morphology number and function in relation to diagnosis of disease H Distinguish between the various types of leukemia classifications and correlate cell morphology and laboratory test values for each type I Compare and contrast various types of lymphomas myeloproliferative disorders and lipid storage diseases and correlate cell morphology and laboratory test values for each type J Summarize quality control and quality assurance as it applies to the hematology department of the clinical laboratory Student responsibilities Attending all classes Wednesday 09 28 05 12 12 05 from 08 00 AM 11 50 AM Complete all homework and reading assignments Complete all lecture assignments Successfully complete quizzes tests exams including the final exam Comply with the Universal Precautions and safety guidelines There is zero tolerance for cheating which can result to expulsion from the MLT program All cell phones must be turned off before entering the classroom and remain off during the duration of the class Attendance Attendance is mandatory With legitimate excuse any missed lecture can be made up for credit only if initiated by the student with the instructor Excessive tardiness performance problems apparent misconduct will have adverse effects on grades Any unexcused absence results in an automatic drop from the course Immunizations Hepatitis B first 2 shots Dates of Importance October 6 2006 last day to drop for a refund October 13 2006 last day to drop with no grade November 17 2006 last day to drop with a withdraw Student Accountablilty There is a zero tolerance policy for any cheating plagiarism or behavior that would lead a reasonable person to assume that these actions have taken place Anyone observing such behavior should report it to a faculty member at once Anyone found by a faculty member to have committed plagiarism or to have cheated or given the appearance of having done either will be dropped from the course and given an F by the faculty member BHS Division Student Handbook De Anza College p 6 You may access your final grades through the Star System 408 777 9394 or 650 917 0509 or via the Internet at http www deanza fhda edu DA grades shtml Medical Terminology Course Work Reading Chapter 14 Musculoskeletal System This will be an independent study assignment Tests are to be taken in the Allied Health Resource Center S 82 Points will be included as part of the final exam CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LECTURE SCHEDULE FALL 2006 DATE TOPIC 1 2 3 4 5 09 27 06 10 04 06 10 11 06 10 18 06 10 25 06 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 01 06 11 08 06 11 15 06 11 22 06 11 29 06 12 06 06 12 13 06 Introduction Hematopoiesis Erythropoiesis Anemias Anemia cont d Hemoglobinopathies Thalassemias EXAM I QC Wesguard Rules Automation Leukocytes Platelets Morphology Maturation and Function Acute Leukemias Myeloproliferative Disorders EXAM II Chronic Anemias Myelodysplastic Syndromes Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Lymphomas Lipid Storage Disorders Lab Practical Final Cumulative Final Exam GRADING PROCEDURE Weekly quizzes 10 pts each A 20 minutes quiz will be given at the beginning of class Attendance 10 pts each day Tardiness of 5 minutes will result in 5 pts deduction Exam I 200 pts Exam II 200 pts Power Point Presentation Group project 50 pts Final exam 300 pts Scores may be subject to change 90 100 79 89 75 79 65 74 64 and below A B C D F Readings Chapters 1 5 9 10 20 10 20 12 13 Review 6 34 pg 845 850 26 29 30 Review 27 28 31 31 pg 398 399 Review