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Basic Hematology

Class Number: MEDLAB 10513120-1 - Basic Hematology
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-513-120 BASIC HEMATOLOGY ...covers the theory and principles of blood cell production and function, and introduces you to basic practices and procedures in the hematology laboratory. (Prerequisites: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills; 10-806-177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; 10-513-113, QA Lab Math; 10-513-111, Phlebotomy)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Diagram the structure of a cell
  2. Summarize basic principles of platelet production and function
  3. Summarize production and function of each white blood cell type
  4. Summarize the production and function of red blood cells
  5. Perform normal blood smear review and cell identification
  6. Perform hematology calculations
  7. Perform blood smear preparation and staining
  8. Perform hemacytometer cell counts
  9. Perform basic hematology procedures, including hematocrit, hemoglobin, ESR, and reticulocyte count
  10. Operate hematology analyzer
  11. Interpret hematology analyzer data
  12. Perform quality control procedures

Class Details

Class Number:
MEDLAB 10513120-1 - Basic Hematology
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Monday
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Green Bay Campus Room SC382
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC382

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