Distance Learning

Medical Laboratory Technology I LAB

The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills and competencies required to perform laboratory analysis of blood and body fluids.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Medical Lab Technology I

An in-depth study of the sciences of hematology and body fluids analysis. It deals with the morphology of blood and blood-forming tissues, the principles of blood sample collections, and the composition and function of multiple body fluids. Physiology and pathology are emphasized.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Proctored Tests – This course requires 4 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University’s testing centers (East, West, or Cordele Campuses) or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Medical Laboratory Technology II LAB

The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills and competencies required to perform blood banking procedures and to maintain procedures for the efficient operation of a blood bank.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Medical Lab Technology II

This course provides an introduction to the principles of immunology and provides the student with a concise and thorough guide to transfusion practices and immunohematology.

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Parasitology, Mycology and Virology

A course in clinical parasitology, mycology, and virology covers human fungal, parasitic and viral infections. The course presents mechanism of infection, life cycles, and infectious states of the organisms as well as disease progression within the host and the practical application of laboratory procedures for detection and identification.  Also included is safety, specimen collection, preservation, transport, methods of identification and therapy.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Proctored Tests – 

Instructor Mary Hays: This course requires 5 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U.  Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course.  Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Introduction to Histology

This course emphasizes the introductory study of basic histology. Structure and identification of tissue systems and organs is emphasized at the cellular level. The laboratory component is structured to enhance the student’s knowledge of certain histological preparations of human and veterinary tissue. Identification of images is achieved through virtual microscopy.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Histology I LAB

The course is a laboratory component complementary to MLTS 1310W. It is utilized to develop entry level skills required to perform non-staining histological procedures.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Histology I

This course emphasizes some of the competencies required to perform routine histological procedures. These would include tissue fixation, principles and application of microtomy, embedding techniques, laboratory operations, decalcification, solution preparation and processing.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Histology II LAB

The course is a laboratory component complementary to MLTS 1320W. The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills required to perform routine and special stains. Students will identify and provide clinical correlation of routine and special stains.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Histology II

This course emphasizes the fundamentals and clinical significance of routine and special histological staining procedures. The student will differentiate between different classes of special stains performed in a histology laboratory.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Histology ID III

Students practice histotechnology procedures in a supervised histology lab setting. The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills and competencies required to perform routine and special histology procedures.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Histology IV Clinical Rotation

This course is the practicum designed to enhance and refine techniques taught in the first semester. Students are required to complete at least 300 clinical hours in an approved affiliate histology laboratory. Orientation to departmental and institutional policies and procedures is required.

Course Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Histology V

A study of immunohistochemistry procedures and interpretations.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Histology VI

Seminars in Histology: Various professional topics are presented for discussion including board exam reviews, professionalism, laboratory information systems and management principles.

Course Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Medical Laboratory Technology III LAB

The laboratory component of the course develops the skills and competencies required to perform the diagnostic procedures.

Prerequisite: MLTS 2010W.

Course Requirements:

Proctored Tests – this course requires 4 proctored tests. Students living in the Albany area may test at the testing center at Albany State University – students who live outside the Albany area must arrange with their instructor for an approved proctoring site – off-site proctor approval forms are found within your course. (Proctored testing prices vary greatly from site to site; please check your local area for proctored costs for this course.)

Medical Lab Technology III

This course is a study of parasites, bacteria, viruses, mycobacteria, fungi, and their relationship to human disease states. Discussion is centered on the cultivation, methods of identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and serological diagnosis.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Medical Laboratory Technology IV LAB

The laboratory component is used to develop the skills and competencies required to operate and standardize the instruments utilized in the performance of chemical tests. The use of quality control is emphasized.

Course Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Medical Lab Technology IV

An in-depth study of analytical techniques utilized to measure the biochemical entities of blood and various body fluids. The correlation of test results to human physiology and pathology is emphasized.

Course Requirements:

• Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login  – click System Checker

Medical Laboratory Technology Externship

Students are introduced to the clinical laboratory in an affiliate clinical laboratory setting. The students receive an orientation to each department and an introduction to hospital policies and procedures. Each student rotates through appropriate departments and is allowed to demonstrate and develop their skills and competencies in blood bank, hematology, microbiology, chemistry, phlebotomy, and body fluid analysis under the supervision of the laboratory staff instructor.

Course Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Seminars in Medical Laboratory Science

Seminar presentations on various topics related to medical laboratory science (topic reviews for board exams, professionalism, laboratory information systems, case presentations and/or other).

Course Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker