SPECIAL PROCEDURES (10163)

 

Section Coordinator:       

Lauren Drake   

Loma Linda University Medical Center

11234 Anderson Street, Rm 1743
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-4000 x45349 

lrdrake@llu.edu

 

Course Description:

Correlates and applies theory and clinical experience with analytical techniques. Assesses and interprets data. Evaluates and compares methodologies. Directed study and review include: Electrophoresis, serology, polymerase chain reaction, immunoassay, and mass spectrometry. 

Prerequisites:         CLSM 325 Clinical Immunology; CLSM 333 Clinical Chemistry II

 

Practicum:              CLSM 473 Clinical Practicum III

                                Concurrent enrollment required.

 

Course Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

-         Describe the different methodologies including agglutination, precipitation, lysis, neutralization, electrophoresis, enzyme immunoassay.

-         Discuss and describe basic immunoassay principles; and those involved in autoimmune testing, allergic reaction testing, toxicology (high-pressure liquid chromatography),  polymerase chain reaction, and rapid detection testing for bacteria and viruses.

-         Assess and interpret data derived from assay results.

-         Document and evaluate quality control data.

-         Determine acceptability of results.

-         Demonstrate professionalism as outlined in the affective behavior objectives

 

Loma Linda CLS Program Competencies addressed in this course:
CLS-01: Basic Knowledge (Advanced)
Demonstrate basic knowledge essential to the practice of Clinical Laboratory Science.

CLS-02: Technical Ability (Advanced)
Demonstrate technical ability essential to the practice of Clinical Laboratory Science.

CLS-05: Safety & CQI (Advanced)
Adhere to rules and regulations promoting workplace and patient safety and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

CLS-06: Analytical Skills (Advanced)
Exhibit analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in laboratory medicine.

 

Loma Linda University outcomes:

 ILO #1: Written Communication : Students demonstrate effective written communications skills in English.

ILO #2: Oral Communication: Students demonstrate effective oral communication skills in English.

ILO #3: Quantitative Reasoning: Students demonstrate the ability to reason and develop evidence-based decisions using numerical information.

ILO #4: Information Literacy: Students demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, utilize and share information..

ILO #5: Critical Thinking: Students demonstrate critical thinking through examination of ideas and evidence before formulating an opinion or conclusion.

 

 Textbooks/Reference Materials:

 The following textbooks will be useful to you for answering the study questions, and as general reference books.  These textbooks will be available to you on site at  your clinical practicum.

A Manual of Tests for Syphilis, 9^th Ed. – 1998, American Public Health Association; Washington, DC.

Peacock, Julia E. & Tomar, Russel H., Manual of Laboratory Immunology, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, PA, 1980.        

Stites, Daniel P., Basic and Clinical Immunology, 6^th Ed., Appleton and Lange Publications, 1987.

Tietz, Norbert W., Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry, W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, 1976, 1987 & 1994.

Stevens, Christine D., Clinical Immunology and Serology: A Laboratory Perspective, 2^nd Ed., F.A. Davis Company, 2003.

 

Evaluation & Grading:

       Grades are assigned as follow

            93–100%                                  A

            90-92%                                    A-

            87-89%                                    B+

            83-86%                                    B

            80-82%                                    B-

            77-79%                                    C+

            70-76%                                    C

Quizzes = 90% of your grade

Homework = 10% of your grade

In order to obtain a passing grade, the student will be required to obtain a minimum cumulative score of 70%.  Additionally, to assess competency in each major laboratory discipline, a sectional mock board exam will be administered at the end of each practicum.

Study Questions

            Each clinical rotation segment has a set of study questions to help you learn theory (clinical significance), methodology and to help review for the segment quizzes and board exams.  As you go through each clinical rotation section, you will answer the study questions for that section, using the reference book or source given for each question.  The study questions will be submitted on canvas for points towards your homework grade.

Final Exam

Please refer to the Attendance Policy located in the Clinical Laboratory Science Community on Canvas.

**In the event that you cannot attend your clinical rotation day, please notify the Clinical Instructor (CI) as soon as possible.  Please follow the Clinical Rotation Call-off Policy for instructions.

Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Policy

If you are an individual with a certifiable disability and need to make a request for reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this class, please visit the Dean's Office of your school. To view the Disability Accommodation Policy please refer to the Student Handbook.

 

Academic Integrity Policy

Acts of dishonesty including theft, plagiarism, giving or obtaining information in examinations or other academic exercises, or knowingly giving false information are unacceptable. Substantiated violations are to be brought before the dean for disciplinary action. Such action may include but is not limited to, academic probation or dismissal from the program. To view the Academic Integrity Policy please refer to the Student Handbook. 

 

Protected Health Information

The purpose of the Protected Health Information (PHI) policy is to provide guidance and establish clear expectations for students regarding the appropriate access to and use of PHI during course studies and related program activities. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patient health information is protected. Please go to the Student Guidelines for the Use of Protected Health Information (PHI) on the LLUH OnePortal.

 

Student Grievance Policy

Grievances related to academic matters or other issues covered by specific policies shall be made pursuant to the policies of the school in which the student is enrolled. A student who questions whether the process provided by the school has followed the policy of the school in regard to his/her grievance may request that the Office of the Provost conduct a review of the process used by the school in responding to his/her academic grievance. The School of Allied Health Professions’ Academic Grievance Policy can be found in the Document Library of the “CLS Juniors Community” and “CLS Seniors Community” in Canvas.

Grading Policy

In accordance with SAHP policy, the following statement should be included within the grading policy section of your course syllabus:

“Students should review grades in Banner at the conclusion of the term and notify the instructor of any discrepancies.  Corrections must be made within the following quarter.”

Lifelong Learning

Internet links are available through the Clinical Laboratory Science Community on Canvas.