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Monroe Technology Center
The Governor’s Career and Technical Academy of Loudoun
STEM Course Syllabus for:
Medical Laboratory II
2012-2013
Salle Sappington, MHS, MLS(ASCP)
E-Mail salle.sappington@lcps.org
Teacher
Availability Office hours by appointment (571) 252-2080; Classroom (571)246-3289
Course Description
Students will build on the foundational knowledge and skills obtained in Medical Laboratory Technology I. The student will
use the basic principles necessary to perform competently in the areas of Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical
Microbiology, Immunohematology and Immunology/Serology. Competency includes performing the technique correctly,
understanding the theory of the procedures and the proper interpretation of results. Weekly laboratories will stress actual
student performance of the routine tests normally seen in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Health and Medical Science
Medical Laboratory I
Text(s):
1. 7th edition Phlebotomy handbook Blood collection Essentials; Diana Garza and Kathleen Becan-McBride; Pearson
Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River NJ, Copyright 2005
2. Linne & Ringsruds Clinical Laboratory Science, 6th edition; Mary Louise Turgeon; Mosby St Louis Missouri
copyright 2007
Grading:
Grading will follow the policy of Loudoun County Public Schools.
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A+
98 – 100
C+
79 – 77
A
93 – 97
C
76– 73
A-
92 - 90
C-
72 – 70
B+
89 – 87
D+
69 – 67
B
86 – 83
D
66 – 63
B-
82 - 80
D-
62 - 60
F
59 – 0
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Assessments:
 Written, oral and performance assessments of both a formative and a summative nature
will be given throughout each unit and at the conclusion of each unit of study.
 Assessments will consist of :
Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Community service participation, Individual & Group presentations, and
Professional development
Dress Code:
The HMS Program dress code is intended to develop workplace professionalism. The dress code consists of designated
scrubs, a white lab coat, and closed toe shoes. You are expected to arrive to Monroe in dress code; the dress code is to
be maintained until you leave Monroe. If additional scrub sets are desired, they may be purchased at a cost of
approximately $30. Participation in clinical sites will require additional guidelines for jewelry, perfumes, & hair.
Requirements/Expectations, Hints for success:
 Students will adhere to all policies of LCPS.
 Students will arrive each day prepared with necessary text and supplies.
 Student’s will adhere to required dress code requirements-school and class room.
 Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner, as they represent themselves, the class and a
profession.
 No cell phones or iPods in class as they interfere with instruction for others.
 Seek permission to leave the class room. Keep these to a minimum by utilizing time in the mornings at
MTC and during lunch.
 Do not interrupt others. There should be only one person speaking at a time, your thoughts as well as
others are important, so please be courteous.
 Assist with organization and cleanliness of your work space and class room, it is everyone’s responsibility.
 Health care is team work. Many assignments will be done in groups. Get to know your class mates, form
study groups, exchange contact info as this will be helpful on missed class days for make-up work.
 Listen to others; be empathetic to their concerns; strive for excellence.
 Get organized. Forgetting is not an acceptable reason – it is an excuse!
Course Outline:
Course curriculum meets and exceeds the statewide competency/task requirements, SOL standards and STEM
(science, technology engineering and math) instruction.
While students will receive one grade, this grade is achieved through successful completion of multiple course
units with the projected timeframe for each unit as noted in each 9 week syllabus outline.
Understanding the Basics of Hematology & Hemostasis/Coagulation Explain the components of a complete blood count
(CBC) and a peripheral blood smear evaluation. Correlate abnormal hematology laboratory results with disease
processes. Explain the concepts of hemostasis/coagulation and the use of prothrombin time and activated partial
thromboplastin time (PT/APTT) testing. Correlate abnormal hemostasis/coagulation laboratory results with disease
processes. (Includes lab time at MTC)
Understanding the Basics of Immunology/Serology. Explain the host immune response to foreign substances, antigenantibody reactions, cell mediated immunity and humoral immunity. Describe common serological tests and correlate
abnormal immunology/serology laboratory results with disease processes. (Includes lab time at MTC)
Performing Basic Microbiology Skills. Perform microscopy and gram stain preparation and inoculation and isolation of
microbes. Explain the concepts of a pure culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Identify basic structures of
microorganisms and cells, eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Describe basic identification techniques and the hosts and life
cycles of common microorganisms. Explain the cause of and significance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) and other antibiotic resistant organisms. Explain microbial taxonomy and explain how viruses compare to
bacterial organisms. (Includes lab time at MTC)
Understanding the Basics of Blood Banking/Transfusion Services. Identify the basic blood groups, how to identify them
and the importance of understanding blood types. Explain common mistakes in blood banking and transfusion, as well, as
potential consequences. (Includes lab time at MTC)
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