Covers essential concepts in clinical lab testing and basic hematology, including blood sample handling, analysis, interpretation of results, and common hematological disorders for accurate diagnosis and care.
What You will Learn From This course
Understand principles of blood collection and lab safety
Perform and interpret basic hematology tests (e.g., CBC)
Background in healthcare, medical lab science, or nursing
Basic understanding of human biology and anatomy
Willingness to engage in practical or simulated lab sessions
Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of clinical laboratory testing with a focus on hematology. It covers blood collection techniques, lab safety, complete blood count (CBC), identification of blood cell abnormalities, and interpretation of hematological test results. Emphasis is placed on the clinical relevance of lab findings in diagnosing and managing diseases.