MLT 131 - Clinical Chemistry

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of the chemical elements in human blood and body fluids and their relationship to organ system function. Testing methods, interferences, quality control and clinical correlations will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): Take MLT 110, MLT 120, MLT 130, and MLT 205.

Course Topics:

Heme and products of heme delegation
Measurement of electrolytes and aeterial blood gases
Measurement of minerals
Study of Hormones
Significance of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Proper lab attire (refer to addendum)
Liquid impervious lab coat, gloves, and face shield (available in SCC Book Inn)

Grading System:
Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate the results used to assess heme degradation and hepatic disorders.
Evaluate test results to assess electrolytes.
Evaluate test results to assess mineral metabolism
Evaluate blood gas test results to assess acid-base balance.
Evaluate test results to assess the endocrine system.
Explain how Tumor Markers are used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Describe therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021