Description
This is the last in the sequence of five courses, including AH 106, AH 108, AH 109, and AH 208. The course is designed to provide safe, technically proficient medical assistants to work in physicians’ offices and a variety of other healthcare provider offices. Topics include blood function, formation and components, reading and interpreting Laboratory reports, slide preparation and microscopic evaluation, and interpretation of formed elements and associated tests.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Discuss and differentiate the significance of blood cells, blood components, and respective blood diseases
- Recognize different medications to treat common blood diseases
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal blood test results
- Follow OSHA standards for OPIM and application of Standard Precautions for evaluation of slide preparation and microscope use
Semester
Fall
Notes
This course, in combination with AH 208, is a repeat of AH 201.