MLTS 1112

URINALYSIS / PARASITOLOGY

FALL 2004

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TEXT: Urinalysis and Body Fluids., by Stranger, FA Davis, 4th ed. ISBN: 0-80016-7043-8

Clinical Parasitology by E. Zeibig

CLASS HOURS: 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Tuesday - Lecture - S103

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Thursday - LAB - S203

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides the theory and techniques of urinalysis; kidney physiology including urine formation and excretion; the laboratory procedures including physical, chemical and microscopic examination and how these relate to disease states; collection techniques, safety and quality control. Selected types of body fluids will be discussed, the source, significance, chemical, physical, microscopic examination and the correlation to disease states. This course also includes a study of various organisms that parasitize man. The life cycles and stages of development of the Intestinal amoeba, ciliates and flagellates will be described. In addition the Nematodes, Cestodes and Trematodes will also be discussed. Selected members of the Sporozoa family may be included as well.

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GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Teach the students proper techniques in performing examinations of non-blood body fluids.
  2. Teach the students to recognize abnormal components in non-blood body fluids.
  3. To teach the student the life cycle and diagnostic stages of each parasite.
  4. To teach the student to recognize an abnormal component in stool specimens.
  5. Recognize normal/abnormal components in urine samples.
  6. Read chemical reactions used in clinical diagnosis of body fluids.

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    COURSE EVALUATION:

    A. A series of mostly objective and discussion tests covering material contained in both lecture and laboratory sessions.

    B. Observations and evaluation of performance and proficiency demonstrated during laboratory sessions.

    C. Laboratory practicals are also given.

    D. Students write the National MLT exam (grade at college not affected in any way by exam).

    E. Your class grades will be determined by tests, exams, affective evaluations, and lab practicals. No

    make-up tests will be given. Two (2) missed tests equal two zeros. All grades are average for a

    final grade. (Affective = 10% and test grades - 90%).

F. An oral/written report on a subject chosen by the instructor will be required of each student. (Counts as a test grade).

GRADE BREAKDOWN:

A 90 - 100 D 60 - 74

B 80 - 89 F Below 60

*C 75 - 79

Four (4) or five (5) tests plus exam. Lab practicals. All grades are averaged; no grades are dropped. No make-up tests are given. Study assignments will be made on a regular basis.

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ATTENDANCE: Attendance Breakdown: 3 lates = 1 absence

CLASS WILL START AT THE DESIGNATED TIMES. BE ON TIME!

Late is classified as coming into class after the last bell has rung and the roll has been checked. After four (4) absences you will receive an (F) for the course unless you drop the class before the date of Oct. 29, 2003.

A. Regular class attendance is required. A student who misses more than four classes will receive an F for the course. There are no excused absences. 5 points will be deducted for each absence. Labs cannot be done at a later date.

B. Regular attendance to lab sessions are required. One absence is allowed if necessary.

C. You will be given a course syllabus / course outline / lab schedule.

D. Children, pets, and other visitors are not allowed in class.

E. No cell phones, beepers, or tape recorders.

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WORK ETHICS COMPONENT: (AFFECTIVE DOMAIN)

Identification and demonstration of effective work ethics will be an integrated component of the course. The work ethics traits that will be identified and evaluated are:

1. Attendance: Attends class; arrives/leaves on time; notifies instructor in advance of planned absences; makes up assignments punctually.

2. Character: Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and self-responsibility.

3. Teamwork: Respects rights of others; is a team worker, is cooperative; is assertive; displays a customer service attitude; seeks opportunities for continuous learning; displays mannerly behavior.

4. Appearance: Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and etiquette.

5. Attitude: Demonstrates a positive attitude; appears self-confident; has realistic expectations of self.

6. Productivity: Follows safety practices; conserves materials; keeps work area neat and clean; follow directions/procedures.

7. Organizational Skills: Manifests skill in personal management, time management, prioritizing, flexibility, stress management, and dealing with change.

8. Communication: Displays appropriate nonverbal and verbal skills.

9. Cooperation: displays leadership skills; appropriately handles criticism and complaints; demonstrates problem-solving capability; maintains appropriate relationship with supervisors and peers; follows chain of command.

10. Respect: Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity; does not engage in harassment of any kind.

WORK ETHICS GRADING STRUCTURE:

3 = Exceeds expectations

2 = Meets expectations

1 = Needs improvement

0 = Unacceptable

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CLASS RULES:

No smoking or eating in class or lab. Students will be furnished with gloves and long clean disposable lab coats, these must be worn while in the lab. Leave lab coats in lab. Gloves must be worn. Goggles should be worn when there is a danger of splashing any substance in the eyes. Hands should be washed before leaving the lab. Table tops should be cleaned before leaving the lab each day. No open toe shoes allowed in lab. Books are not to be placed on any counters/table tops; please put them on the shelf on the wall. No shorts on lab days.

Eye wash stations are available at the front and side sinks. All needles/lancets should be disposed of in the red containers on the tables. Materials soiled and blood samples should be placed in the containers with the orange bags on each table. When bags are full they should be replaced with clean bags. The full bags should be tied, closed and placed on the counter next to the autoclave. Fire blankets are on the wall (backside).

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Students with disabilities or special needs of any type should contact Disability Support Services in the Ace Center to request reasonable accommodations for academic programs and other activities of Dalton State College. Students must personally register with Disability Support Services by providing adequate documentation to verify the disability and/or need. A minimum of five to ten business days is needed for approved accommodations to be arranged. The ACE Center is located on the lower level of Pope Student Center.

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Doris Shoemaker

Seq. 113

272-4512

dshoemaker@em.daltonstate.edu