MEDT 654 ADVANCED TOPICS IN LABORATORY SCIENCES
This course exposes students to emerging technologies in the clinical laboratory. The didactic portion of the course provides them with an in-depth study of the theory and basic mechanisms of function for each of the topics selected. Following the introduction of each topic of study, the various applications are examined with the use of current research articles. Students are expected to show active participation in the presentation of the journal articles discussed. At the end of the term, students submit a paper outlining the advantages and disadvantages of a selected technology. This course is designed to teach students to develop the skills necessary to maintain up-to-date knowledge on new technologies and to continue to grow as members of an ever-evolving clinical laboratory science.
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