Program
Year
Year 1
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Foundational study of blood cell formation, morphology, and routine hematology testing procedures.
About this course
Hematology I introduces the fundamental principles of blood science. You will explore how blood cells form, their normal shapes and structures, and the standard testing methods used in clinical laboratories. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory work to build your technical skills and scientific understanding.
You will learn to identify different types of blood cells, perform routine testing procedures, and interpret results according to professional standards. This course is a core requirement for students entering the Medical Laboratory Technology program.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify and classify normal blood cell morphology using light microscopy.
- Perform and interpret routine complete blood count (CBC) procedures.
- Demonstrate proper specimen collection and handling for hematology analysis.
- Conduct basic white blood cell differential counts with accuracy.
- Maintain quality control standards in hematology laboratory testing.
- Recognize common artifacts and pre-analytical errors in blood samples.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Laboratory practical exams | 40 |
| Midterm written examination | 20 |
| Weekly laboratory reports | 25 |
| Final written examination | 15 |