Medical Technology

Division of Science and Mathematics;

rdvanput@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6930; Voigt Science Hall 223A

 

Medical technologists work in a hospital-based or other clinical environment, assisting in the analysis and diagnosis of various human pathologies, and in the monitoring of the treatment and recovery of individuals through blood and other tissue samples. Medical technologists work hand in hand with the attending physician and other medical professionals providing the accurate information on patient status necessary for proper medical care.

 

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, the student must complete the science and mathematics courses listed below, in addition to the core curriculum requirements, and a year of study at a hospital-based school of Medical Technology approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Cultural Pathologists and McKendree University. These courses must be completed before the student is eligible for admission to an affiliation with St. Elizabeth’s School of Medical Technology for the fourth (clinical) year of the program. Students must meet the admission requirements of St. Elizabeth’s (or other medical technology school) in order to be accepted into the clinical program. McKendree University cannot guarantee acceptance by St. Elizabeth’s or other schools of medical technology. The clinical year includes student labs, group lectures, seminars, independent study and small group activities. Successful completion of the clinical year at St. Elizabeth’s (or other medical technology school) may be counted as 32 credit hours toward graduation requirements at McKendree University.

 

The following McKendree courses are required prior to the clinical year at the hospital. No course, including support courses, taken to satisfy a major requirement or number of hours requirements may be taken using the Pass/C-/D/Fail grading option.

 

Planning Sheets:

 

CHE 105 CHE 106 CHE 205 CHE 206 CHE 300 BIO 110 BIO 111 BIO 307 BIO 311 MTH 310

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I    COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II   ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I     ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II     ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY/CHEMICAL ANALYSIS     PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I     PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II       HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY   MICROBIOLOGY STATISTICS

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And one of the following:         

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BIO 370 BIO 410 BIO 440

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY GENETICS

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MTH 131 MTH 132 BIO 313 BIO 370 BIO 410 BIO 440

COLLEGE ALGEBRA   TRIGONOMETRY    CELLULAR BIOLOGY    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY    ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY     GENETICS

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MET 400 MET 405 MET 410 MET 415 MET 420 MET 425 MET 430 MET 435 MET 440 MET 445

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I  CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II      CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY   CLINICAL HEMOSTASIS   CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY     CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY        CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY I       CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY II   SPECIAL TOPICS         CLINICAL MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION

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Clinical Chemistry I involves the study of the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the various blood constituents including the principles of manual and automated methods, metabolic reactions and the interpretation of test results in the context of normal and abnormal physiology. In addition, the course includes the theory of operation, components and applications of various types of equipment in the clinical laboratory. Laboratory mathematics and statistics as they apply to solution preparation, result determination and quality control data are also included.

 

Clinical Chemistry II involves the study of the physical and chemical examination of urine, special chemistry tests for drugs and endocrine function, radioimmunoassay and body fluid analysis. Theory, clinical significance and result interpretation as each relates to the above procedures are addressed.

 

Clinical Hematology involves the study of the origin, development, morphology, physiology and pathophysiology of the formed elements of the blood. Manual and automated methods of cell counting, differentiation and other special hematological procedures on blood and body fluids used in disease diagnosis are included.

 

Clinical Hemostasis involves the study of the platelet, vascular, coagulation and fibrinolytic systems. Testing procedures and the application of the principles of hemostasis as relates to disease states and therapeutic monitoring are also addressed.

 

Clinical Immunohematology involves the study of red cell antigen- antibody systems, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing and immunopathologic conditions. Also included are donor requirements and blood component preparation and therapy.

 

Clinical Immunology involves the study of the principles of the protective and adversive aspects of the cellular and humoral immune responses. The theory and performance of test procedures based on antigen-antibody reactions as well as clinical significance of test results are included.

 

Clinical Microbiology I involves the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria and mycobacteria in clinical specimens through cultures, morphology, biochemical and/or serological reactions and their drug susceptibility. The relation of clinical testing to disease states is also included.

 

Clinical Microbiology II involves the isolation and identification of fungi, parasites, rickettsia and viruses utilizing morphological, cultural, biochemical and serologic methods. The relation of clinical testing to disease states and epidemiology as it applies to microbiology is also included.

 

Special Topics will include an overview of medical ethics, patient approach, the theory and practice of phlebotomy techniques, laboratory safety and application of laboratory computer systems.

 

Clinical Management and Education includes a basic introduction to the principles and theory of management and education as relates to the clinical laboratory. The special job responsibilities of the clinical laboratory scientist in management and education are addressed.