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SP 0001
Spiritual Perspectives in Health Care - Residential 1 Credit Hour
The course provides a holistic, Christian-based approach in creating awareness and
understanding about; 1) one’s own belief system; 2) the spiritual needs of patients; 3)
methodologies of spiritual care for patients, and 4) world religions and religious practices
specifically as they relate to delivery of healthcare. The course includes the following number of
contact hours: Theory – 15 contact hours.

MLS 4202
Immunohematology - Residential 2 Credit Hours
Theoretical aspects of the immune response and its relationship to the diagnosis of disease and
immunohematology are studied. Lectures and laboratory stress methods used to solve problems
in ABO and Rh typing, blood group antibodies, compatibility testing, blood and component
selection and hemolytic disease of the newborn. The course includes the following number of
contact hours: Theory – 39 contact hours.

MLS 4104
Microbiology – Residential Blended 4 Credit Hours
Principles concerning laboratory techniques used to safely isolate and identify pathogenic
bacteria as well as clinically relevant parasites, fungi and mycobacterium. Special media and
tests, organism virulence factors, pathological effects occurring with the host, and susceptibility
testing are also covered. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory –
71 contact hours.

MLS 4302
Seminar II - Residential 2 Credit Hours
An introduction of basic molecular diagnostics and application is examined. Research of a
current laboratory-related topic and presentation of this research on a storyboard is required.
Phlebotomy competency is also determined. Certification review sessions are conducted and
two (2) comprehensive final examinations are given covering the entire program. The course
includes the following number of contact hours: Theory –80 contact hours.

MLS 4401
Management and Education – Residential 1 Credit Hour
Encompasses introduction to basic principles of management theory, budgets, laboratory
supervision, quality assurance, laboratory information systems, and educational principles. The
course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 18 contact hours.

MLS 4504
Internship I (Hematology/Coagulation) - Residential 4 Credit Hours
Advanced study of hematopoiesis and hemostasis with a strong emphasis on clinical
applications. In-depth examination of normal blood cell physiology and morphology followed
by discussion of the etiology, clinical symptoms, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of the major
hematologic disorders, including the pathophysiology of the anemias, leukemias, and other blood
cell diseases. Coagulation, fibrinolysis and thrombolytic therapy are also covered. The
laboratory reinforces the relationship between the hematologic and hemostatic diseases and

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