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Interpreting Clinical Laboratory Tests


Course Description

Commonly used laboratory tests for each major organ system and their application for detecting disease, diagnosing medical problems, guiding treatment, and/or monitoring safety and efficacy.


Athena Title

Interpreting Clin Lab Tests


Prerequisite

Doctor of Pharmacy Program


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to identify the most commonly used laboratory tests.
  • Students will be able to state the medical terminology when given a medical abbreviation.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal laboratory values.
  • Students will be able to interpret laboratory results to detect or diagnose disease, guide treatment, and/or monitor safety and efficacy of therapy.

Topical Outline

  • 1. Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Tests
  • 2. Electrolytes
  • 3. Kidneys/Urinalysis
  • 4. Pulmonary Function and Related Tests
  • 5. Heart
  • 6. Liver and Pancreas Tests
  • 7. Diabetes and Thyroid
  • 8. Lipid Disorders
  • 9. Hematology: Red and White Blood Cell Tests
  • 10. Hematology: Blood Coagulation Tests
  • 11. Men and Women's Health
  • 12. Drug Screens

Syllabus


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