The University of New Mexico
MEDL: Medical Laboratory Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
MEDL121 Introduction to scope and practice of the Medical Technology profession. Basic terminology and a tour of a hospital laboratory are included. Weekly lectures will alternate with hour-long lab sessions covering blood bank, hematology, microbiology and urinalysis laboratory procedures. {Fall}
MEDL234 An introduction to the principles of human immune system function with emphasis on developing a general, basic background for those who have no previous experience in immunology or clinical medicine. Prerequisite: BIOL 123/124L, or BIOL 201. {Summer}
MEDL300L An orientation to the profession, blood collection, quality control, lab safety and lab techniques with an emphasis on review of math, statistics, cell biology and biochemistry pertinent to the medical laboratory profession. Library, computer and Internet use as well as educational issues are also included. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences.
MEDL310 A study of metabolic reactions which involve the most common chemical analytes of blood and other body fluids. The principles and methods used in measuring the analytes including spectrophotometric, potentiometric and immunologic assays will be emphasized. Theory of basic instrumentation is also included. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences. Corequisite: 311L.
MEDL311L Laboratory experiences for performing and/or evaluating the basic testing procedures used in a clinical chemistry laboratory. Corequisite: 310.
MEDL315L A study of principles and lab methods used in evaluation and diagnosis of the immune system and related diseases, augmented by the use of case studies. Development of critical thinking and problem solving techniques is emphasized. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences.
MEDL320 A thorough study of the development, identification and abnormalities associated with blood cells and hemostasis. The principles of routine laboratory procedures and basic instrumentation will be included. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences. Corequisite: 321L or permission of instructor. 21.00 25.00 84.00
MEDL321L Laboratory experiences in the performance and/or study of routine procedures and basic instrumentation of the clinical hematology and coagulation laboratory. Corequisite: 320. 20.67 25.00 41.33
MEDL330 A basic study of some of the most common medically important bacteria and fungi with an emphasis on techniques, methods and differential media used to isolate and identify pathogens. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences. Corequisite: 331L.
MEDL331L Laboratory experiences in the performance of and/or study of procedures used in a clinical microbiology laboratory.Corequisite: 330.
MEDL340L Study of the basic theory of blood group systems, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and blood collection and component preparation. Includes laboratory practice of basic procedures performed in a clinical immunohematology lab. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences. 20.33 25.00 40.67
MEDL350L A study of kidney functions and the physiochemical and microscopic urine tests. Case studies, demonstrations and laboratory practice will enhance the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills needed in clinical urinalysis laboratory. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences.
MEDL351 Supervised instruction in the performance of analytical procedures for the various chemical analytes of blood and other body fluids in an affiliated laboratory. Testing will include automated chemistry panels, common spectrophotometric, potentrometric and immunologic procedures of routine chemical analytes. Prerequisite: 310 and 311L. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 8.00 16.67 24.00
MEDL352 Supervised instruction in the performance of hematological and coagulation procedures in an affiliated laboratory. Prerequisite: 320 and 321L. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 7.67 16.67 23.00
MEDL355 Supervised instruction in the performance of urinalysis and special procedures in a urinalysis laboratory and of routine phlebotomy procedures in an affiliated clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: 350L. 7.67 15.67 7.67
MEDL410L Lecture and laboratory experiences on specialized and complex chemical analytes in blood and body fluids; disease patterns, interpretation and correlation of laboratory test results. Development of problem solving, critical thinking and evaluation techniques is emphasized. Prerequisite: 310 and 311L.
MEDL420L A study of the principles and practice of non-routine Hematology/Hemostasis procedures, with the development of problem solving and interpretive skills through the use of case studies and laboratory tests. Prerequisite: 320 and 321L. 21.00 33.33 63.00
MEDL430 A continuation of the study of medically important bacteria and fungi with an emphasis on a thorough study of body systems and their related infections. A comprehensive study of normal flora of the body versus pathogenic flora and interpretation of representative cultures. Critical thinking and problem solving will be emphasized. Prerequisite: 330 and 331L. Corequisite: 431L.
MEDL431L Laboratory experiences in the interpretation of cultures of the different areas of the body. Emphasizes interpretation of direct exams and cultures, differentiating normal flora from pathogens, as well as critical thinking and problem solving.Corequisite: 430.
MEDL432L A study of medically important parasites including staining and wet prep procedures, life cycles, morphologic identification and diseases. The major emphasis is on the appropriate methods of collection and handling of specimens, laboratory techniques and the microscopic appearance of the diagnostic stages of human parasites. Restriction: enrolled in MLS Program. 21.00 25.00 42.00
MEDL440L Advanced study and development of problem solving abilities applied to blood group antigens and antibodies, compatibility testing and hemolytic anemias. Includes use of discussion groups and practice of advanced laboratory procedures. Prerequisite: 340L. 21.33 25.00 42.67
MEDL445 The theory and principles for supervising a clinical laboratory with emphasis on problem solving techniques and current lab managerial methods. Also covers education methods for instruction in the lab or for presentations. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences. 21.00 25.00 42.00
MEDL451 Supervised instruction in the performance of analytical procedures for various chemical analytes and panels, including special chemistries, blood gas collection and immunochemistry, either in an affiliate chemistry lab or in the student lab on campus. Advanced rotation will include a quality assurance/control project. Prerequisites: 351 and 410L. 8.00 16.67 8.00
MEDL452 Supervised instruction in the performance of routine and non-routine, complex hematological and coagulation studies, including evaluations of quality assurance and in introduction to management of a hematology lab, either in an affiliated laboratory or in the student lab on campus. Prerequisite: 352 and 420L. 8.00 16.67 16.00
MEDL453 Supervised instruction in the performance of microbiological procedures in an affiliated laboratory. Prerequisite: 430 and 431L. 8.33 16.67 41.67
MEDL454 Supervised instruction in the performance of blood banking procedures in an affiliated laboratory. Prerequisite: 440L. 7.67 16.67 25.33
MEDL475 Use of interdisciplinary case studies and group discussions for the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Restriction: permission of clinical instructor. Offered as an elective only. 0.33 8.33 0.33
MEDL498   0.00 25.00 0.00
MEDL499 Supervised experience in a variety of laboratory settings with increased responsibility or an independent study with tutorials as outlined by the program director. Restriction: must be enrolled in BSMLS Medical Laboratory Sciences. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 6.67 30.00 6.67
MEDL500 An advanced graduate-level course in which current information important in research techniques and administration of a research laboratory will be discussed. The course is a problem-based learning model given by multiple instructors. 0.00 3.33 0.00
MEDL550 A graduate-level course in which current information important in laboratory techniques and administration of a private clinical laboratory will be discussed. The course is a problem-based learning model given by multiple Pathology Clinical and Research faculty. 0.33 3.33 0.33
MEDL600 This course will serve as the non-thesis culmination of the MLS master?s degree. It will involve clinical or research apprenticeships in established laboratories either on the UNM campus or in the Albuquerque area. 1.33 3.33 2.33

"MEDL: Medical Laboratory "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 210.33 Capacity: 372.33 Credits: 511.00'