Alpha Thalassemia
Continuing Education Credits
Objectives
- Define Alpha Thalassemia.
- List the clinical manifestations of the various forms of Alpha Thalassemia.
- Compare and contrast laboratory findings for Alpha Thalassemia.
- Differentiate among the various forms of Alpha Thalassemia.
- Identify synonyms for the various forms of Alpha Thalassemia.
- Correlate each type of Alpha Thalassemia with its genetic nomenclature/designation.
- Explain the molecular basis for the various forms of Alpha Thalassemia (Chromosome associated with Alpha Thalassemia; and the degree of defect for the various forms of Alpha Thalassemia).
- Interpret routine laboratory results for the case given and arrive at a differential diagnosis.
- Interpret routine laboratory results for the case given and arrive at a differential diagnosis.
- Interpret routine laboratory results for the case given and arrive at a differential diagnosis.
Course Outline
Additional Information
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians, and other health care personnel who have an interest in this subject matter. This course is also appropriate for clinical laboratory science students and pathology residents.
Author Information: Lillian Mundt, EdD, MLS(ASCP)SH is currently employed by AMITA Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in the Molecular Pathology Department. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Medical Technology from Aurora College, Aurora, Illinois. Her graduate work was completed at Governor's State University, University Park, Illinois, from which she received her Master of Health Science in Allied Health Professions Education; her doctorate in Educational Leadership was earned from the University of Phoenix. Her work experience includes a position as a medical technologist in hematology for over 30 years at Hinsdale Hospital, Department of Pathology. Lillian also taught at Hinsdale Hospital School of Medical Technology from 1981 until it closed in 1994 and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences from 1994 until the program closed in 2009.
Reviewer information: Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor
of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas
Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist
and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of
Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven
years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at
MediaLab. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical
hematology and interprofessional education.