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Level 1
Course details
Anatomy and Physiology
ANAT1120
This course will introduce students to essential human anatomy and physiology, including a brief review of biochemistry, cellular biology, infectious processes, human tissues, and body systems. The primary emphasis will be on the system-by-system overview of the human body's anatomy and physiology. This course provides a foundation for health science students to understand the various medical tests, procedures, and drugs available for diagnosis and treatment. The fundamental concepts covered in this course will form the basis for further studies in allied health sciences
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Professional Practice and Ethics
ETHS1030
Students will explore the concept of a health professional and examine the roles and expectations of a medical laboratory professional in the Canadian health system. Emphasis on career liabilities, along with an overview of the profession's professional bodies, regulatory and organizational structure, will be reviewed. Students will also evaluate commonly encountered ethical, legal, and professional challenges/opportunities in the workplace. Through course content, lectures, selected readings, and student discussions, ethical and legal theories will be examined, together with what constitutes professional behaviour, values, and practical wisdom
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Laboratory Mathematics and Procedures
MATH1280
This course will allow students to perform mathematical calculations to ensure accurate patient results. It includes a review of basic mathematical principles; calculations associated with dilutions, solutions, molarity, and normality; calculations specific to clinical laboratory areas; basic statistical calculations associated with quality assurance and quality control; and a review of the application of Westgard principles
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Medical Lab Techniques 1
SCIE1410
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 2
Course details
Clinical Microbiology 1
BIOL1100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1120 AND SCIE1410
- CoRequisites:
Clinical Biochemistry 1
CHEM1080
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Specimen Procurement A
SCIE1420
This course will provide students with a complete overview of the pre-analytical aspects of medical laboratory science specimen procurement, including the practice of phlebotomy. In addition, students will explore ethical, legal, and therapeutic elements associated with phlebotomy. Students will also learn to collect, store, and prepare blood and other samples for analysis and evaluate collection and handling methods for any types of body fluids and tissue samples. This course is co-taught with SCIE1420B, which comprises the laboratory section of specimen procurement
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: SCIE1425
Specimen Procurement B
SCIE1425
This course will provide students with a complete overview of the preanalytical aspects of medical laboratory science specimen procurement, including phlebotomy practice. In addition, students will explore ethical, legal, and therapeutic elements associated with phlebotomy. Students will also learn to collect, store, and prepare blood and other samples for analysis and evaluate collection and handling methods for body fluids and tissue samples. This course is co-taught with SCIE1420A, which comprises the didactic elements of specimen procurement.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: SCIE1420
Medical Lab Techniques 2
SCIE1430
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE1410
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Immunology & Hematology
SCIE1440
This course introduces the fundamental knowledge associated with routine clinical hematology and immunology. In preparation for advanced study in hematology and immunohematology, topics will include an overview and introduction of routine hematology procedures; a review of basic cellular elements of blood, including red cells, white cells, and platelets; a review of the specific and non-specific mechanisms of immunity; and a review of basic molecules of immunity.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1120 AND SCIE1410
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Clinical Microbiology 2
BIOL2010
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL1100 AND SCIE1430
- CoRequisites:
Clinical Biochemistry 2
CHEM2000
This course will allow students to advance their knowledge of the principles of biochemical analysis within the clinical laboratory setting. This course will explore concepts and applications in clinical biochemistry for the medical laboratory setting based on fundamental principles learned in Clinical Biochemistry 1. Topics will include the principles of analysis of common analytes, introductory urinalysis, and quality practices for the clinical biochemistry laboratory setting.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CHEM1080 AND SCIE1430
- CoRequisites:
Research Methods and Statistics
RSCH1100
This course introduces both research reading and writing found in academic research and the basic principles of quantitative statistics commonly encountered in the health care field. The overall intent of this course is to help students retrieve and understand health research literature; perform, and interpret descriptive statistics (at a novice level); and develop beginning confidence in interpreting qualitative and quantitative research findings.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: MATH1280
- CoRequisites:
Hematology 1
SCIE2020
This course will allow students to advance their knowledge of the principles of hematological analysis in a clinical hematology laboratory. This course will emphasize red blood cell analysis principles and the associated pathologies, such as the most frequently encountered anemias, along with introductory coagulation testing. Applied elements will include various manual laboratory procedures, such as preparation, staining, and blood smear evaluation, and analysis of samples to identify and address normal and abnormal values.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE1430 AND SCIE1440
- CoRequisites:
Histotechnology 1
SCIE2030
This course will instruct students in the theoretical and practical aspects of histotechnology. The course will concentrate on the grossing, instrumentation, and routine tissue processing techniques associated with a clinical pathology laboratory. With an emphasis on safe work practices - along with a theoretical overview of tissue processing methods and surgical pathology - students will gross, process, embed, and perform microtomy on biological tissues to prepare them for staining and microscopy.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1120 AND SCIE1430
- CoRequisites:
Transfusion Medicine 1
SCIE2040
This course will introduce students to the Canadian blood banking system and provide fundamental knowledge of common human blood products and blood group systems. The implications of the immune system, human genetics, class of antibodies, and antigens will be examined, and common immunohematology testing methodology will be introduced in laboratory sessions.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE1430 AND SCIE1440
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Clinical Microbiology 3
BIOL2020
This course consists of a systematic study of the pathogenicity, epidemiology, morphology, and laboratory identification of various common microbes associated with infectious disease. Students will perform biochemical, cultural, and chemical tests on selected fastidious and non-fastidious bacteria and report test results using appropriate documentation. Major emphasis will be on bacteria with a brief overview of clinically important yeast-like fungi and other pathogenic organisms.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL2010
- CoRequisites:
Clinical Biochemistry 3
CHEM2010
This course in clinical biochemistry will introduce students to additional aspects of analysis and instrumentation methods of various analytes. It further explores laboratory operations, quality management procedures, and analytic techniques used in routine clinical biochemistry laboratories. This course requires students to apply pre-requisite knowledge of analytical procedures and clinical correlations for specific analytes, including carbohydrates, lipids, lipoproteins, proteins, and NPNs.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CHEM2000
- CoRequisites:
Hematology 2
SCIE2050
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE2020
- CoRequisites:
Histotechnology 2
SCIE2070
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE2030
- CoRequisites:
Transfusion Medicine 2
SCIE2080
The course will provide students with a fundamental knowledge of transfusion medicine from both the donor and patient perspective. The following will be examined: clinical transfusion practice, compatibility testing, and adverse effects of transfusion. Associated laboratory testing will be introduced in laboratory sessions.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE2040
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
Course details
Clinical Microbiology 4
BIOL3000
In this course, students continue building knowledge and skills of microbiology techniques exploring some of the organisms and specimens less frequently isolated. Exploring microorganisms' routine set-up and isolation using a body systems approach reinforces the learning completed in the first two years of the program. In addition to a review of microbiology laboratory techniques, practices, standards, and quality control, this course will introduce advanced microbiology techniques, including molecular biology, MALDI-TOF, parasitology, mycology, and virology.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL2020
- CoRequisites:
Clinical Biochemistry 4
CHEM3000
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CHEM2010
- CoRequisites:
Quality Management and Case Study
QUAL3080
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE1430
- CoRequisites:
Hematopathology
SCIE3000
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE2050
- CoRequisites:
Histotechnology 3
SCIE3010
This advanced course in histotechnology functions to solidify students understanding of histotechnology and pathology principles. Students will further develop competencies related to histotechnology by focusing on the advanced principles and applications of immunohistochemistry, pathology, and specialized staining methods.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE2070
- CoRequisites:
Transfusion Medicine 3
SCIE3020
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: SCIE2080
- CoRequisites:
Level 6
Course details
Clinical Microbiology 5 - Simulation
BIOL3010
This course involves the isolation, identification, analysis, and reporting of microorganisms from clinical specimens originating from multiple body sites and sources. This course will simulate standard techniques and methodologies to identify common pathogens in a routine clinical microbiology laboratory. Standardization of laboratory techniques, terminology, methods, and reporting will be emphasized. Common and emerging molecular biology methods, including an overview of both MALDI-TOF and molecular diagnostics' clinical application, will be studied. Quality control and quality assurance are incorporated. This course will prepare students to enter the clinical phase of the program at an affiliated hospital.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL3000 AND CHEM3000 AND QUAL3080 AND SCIE3000 AND SCIE3010 AND SCIE3020
- CoRequisites:
Clinical Biochemistry 5 - Simulation
CHEM3010
This course requires students to apply their pre-requisite knowledge and skills in a simulated clinical laboratory setting. Using appropriate safety guidelines, students practice the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of the clinical specimens' testing process. Emphasis is on developing technical competence, use of quality assurance principles, and applying critical thinking skills to data interpretation and instrument troubleshooting. This course will prepare students to enter the clinical phase of the program at an affiliated hospital.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL3000 AND CHEM3000 AND QUAL3080 AND SCIE3000 AND SCIE3010 AND SCIE3020
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Hematology 3 - Simulation
SCIE3030
This course requires students to apply their pre-requisite knowledge of hematology in a simulated clinical laboratory setting. Emphasis is on routine hematology tests and procedures, abnormal blood cell morphology, routine coagulation testing, interpretation, documentation, and laboratory results reporting. Safe work practices and quality control principles are reinforced to prepare students to enter the program's clinical phase at an affiliated hospital.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL3000 AND CHEM3000 AND QUAL3080 AND SCIE3000 AND SCIE3010 AND SCIE3020
- CoRequisites:
Histotechnology 4 - Simulation
SCIE3040
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL3000 AND CHEM3000 AND QUAL3080 AND SCIE3000 AND SCIE3010 AND SCIE3020
- CoRequisites:
Transfusion Medicine 4 - Simulation
SCIE3050
Students will perform routine and complex transfusion testing and investigations in a simulated clinical laboratory setting. In addition to routine testing such as groupings, antibody screens, and identifications, students will conduct advanced workups related to prenatal specimens, pre-transfusion specimens, post-natal specimens, post-transfusion specimens, cord specimens, and investigations of atypical human blood group antibodies. Following the completion of this course, students will possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to enter the program's hospital clinical phase.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL3000 AND CHEM3000 AND QUAL3080 AND SCIE3000 AND SCIE3010 AND SCIE3020
- CoRequisites:
Level 7
Course details
Medical Laboratory Science Practicum
FPLT4000
This course allows the student to develop technical competence while reviewing theoretical material from previous semesters. Five three-week hospital rotation will emphasize clinical procedures and acquaint the student with hospital operation and administration.
- Hours: 490
- Credits: 17
- Pre-Requisites: BIOL3010 AND CHEM3010 AND SCIE3030 AND SCIE3040 AND SCIE3050
- CoRequisites:
Interdisciplinary Practice
SCIE4000
This course concentrates on integrating the knowledge gained in all courses in the program. Students will challenge five (5) comprehensive examinations over the course of the final weeks of their program. Students will concentrate on analyzing and solving problems involving all competency categories in each discipline. The topic areas included represent the competency categories expected of an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technologist set by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). At this point in the program, students will have covered the theory and skills related to all competencies in each category during previous didactic and practicum courses.
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Program outcomes
- Perform clinical laboratory procedures and analytical techniques in conformance with approved safety guidelines, established protocols and existing legislation.
- Assess and verify sample data to ensure that appropriate specimens are collected and handled according to established protocols in preparation for laboratory analysis.
- Perform complex analytical procedures and assess results on a variety of specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, care, and management of patients’ clinical conditions.
- Evaluate pertinent laboratory data in order to interpret, document, and report laboratory results and draw conclusions.
- Practice and promote the principles of quality management systems in order to meet established policies, processes, and protocols.
- Constructively investigate, and evaluate processes in order to recommend and undertake, corrective measures for identified technical errors and equipment malfunctions causing anomalous results.
- Interact with clients, patients, and other health care professionals using effective communication, teamwork skills and inter-professional collaboration to provide quality laboratory analysis service.
- Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of professional practice to protect the patient’s right to a reasonable standard of care.