CLS 241 - Clinical Chemistry I Credits: 3 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Campus/Sites Offered: Charleston Offering Note: No additional information available.
Description This course covers basic principles of methodology in clinical chemistry: physiologic biochemistry, specimen collection, differentiation of normal and abnormal test results, special precautions and troubleshooting of test procedures, validation of reliability and correlation with other laboratory tests.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the terminology, structure, function, metabolism, disease states, and analytical methodologies associated with each of the following: Amino Acids and Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Non-Protein Nitrogen, Porphyrins, Hemoglobin, Myoglobin, Enzymes, electrolytes.
- Define the terms associated with acid-base balance: acid, base, acidosis, academia, alkalosis, alkalemia, buffer, pH, partial pressure, oxygen saturation, P50, oxygen capacity, hypoxia, hypoxemia, Henderson-Hasselbach equation.
- Discuss blood gas analysis: specimen collection and handling, most common sources of error.
- Discuss specimen collection, transport, storage and analytical methods associated with therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology.
- State examples of different drug types, explain their disposition in the body, and name the factors that affect drug disposition.
- Describe renal anatomy and physiology, disease states, and how laboratory tests are used to assess these disorders.
- Describe hepatic anatomy and physiology, disease rates, and how laboratory tests are used to assess these disorders.
- State the functions of the endocrine system, explain the mechanisms of hormone action and control, and relate the various methodologies used to assay hormone levels.
- Relate the expected laboratory results associated with various endocrine disease states: Cushing’s Syndrome, Addison’s Disease, diabetes mellitus, etc.
- Describe pancreatic anatomy and physiology, disease states, and how laboratory tests are used to assess these disorders.
- Describe gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, disease states and how laboratory tests are used to assess these disorders.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Follow written and verbal directions.
- Apply mathematical skills.
- Maintain alertness and concentration during a normal class period.
- Project an image of professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
- Show respect for self and others.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and CHEM 111 Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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