Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry II

Course Information

Course Code

CC860

Instruction Method

ONLINE – login information will be emailed within 3 business days of registration

Fee

Domestic: $425
International: $555

Length

Continuous enrolment max one year– 3.9 CEU

Instructor(s)

Erin Butash MLT, B.Sc., M.Sc.Ed.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

The principles of therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology, including toxicity and assay of various significant analytes.
The anatomy and physiology of the several endocrine glands involved in the regulation of homeostasis.
Mechanisms and laboratory diagnosis of diseases of these endocrine glands.
Laboratory methods used to assay various hormones used in clinical diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders, including interpretation and sources of error.

Evaluation Method

Online assignments, final online exam

Intended For

Anyone requiring a refresher course or referred by the CMLTO or CSMLS.

Note:

You will access readings, graded lesson assignments, and the final examination online.

Text Book

Bishop ML, Fody EP, Schoeff L. Clinical Chemistry: Techniques, Principles, Correlations. 6th ed Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009. Not included in course fee. It is recommended that students obtain this textbook prior to starting the course. Students are responsible for acquiring course textbooks. Textbook can be purchased at the U of T bookstore.

Prerequisites

None

Topics Covered

• Endocrinology, hormones and pituitary function
• Adrenal function and testing
• Thyroid function and testing
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Toxicology testing

Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry II – CC860

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