Introduction to Clinical Hematology
PATH-40018
Gain an Introduction to Clinical Hematology
Aligned with LFS (Laboratory Field Services) guidelines, the course is designed for those needing a hematology prerequisite for Clinical Laboratory Scientist programs or other pre-health science programs.
Prerequisites
This course assumes that students are familiar with college-level biology.
Format
This course is offered in an online asynchronous format.There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements.
TEXTBOOK REQUIRED.
Clinical Laboratory Hematology, 3rd edition. McKenzie, Shirlyn
ISBN-13: 978-0133076011, ISBN-10: 0133076016
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd
by McKenzie/Williams
ISBN / ASIN: 9780133076011
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/19/2026
Schedule:
Instructor:
Vladimir Radic, Ph.D
Vladimir Radic, PhD is a scientist with over 10 years experience in both academic and clinical laboratories. He holds a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from UC Irvine and as a PhD in Microbiology from UC Riverside. Since completing his PhD in 2017 he has worked on developing diagnostic assays in various clinical settings. His work currently focuses on designing, validating and maintaining diagnostic tests for hematological malignancies and bleeding disorders.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 2/23/2026
Schedule:
Instructor: Analie Islas
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd
by McKenzie/Williams
ISBN / ASIN: 9780133076011
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/30/2026
Schedule:
Instructor: Analie Islas
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd
by McKenzie/Williams
ISBN / ASIN: 9780133076011
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/30/2026
Schedule:
Instructor: Judie Nocera
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd
by McKenzie/Williams
ISBN / ASIN: 9780133076011
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/30/2026
Schedule:
Instructor: Ana Dowey
As education coordinator of the CLS program she is in charge of instruction, management, and organization of the one-year training of CLS interns in the clinical laboratory. She taught Clinical Microbiology at the college level for 15 years and was the director of the Medical Laboratory Technician Training Program at San Diego Miramar College before coming to UCSD Health.
Among Ana’s passions are teaching, especially clinical laboratory sciences, and bringing science to elementary schools to motivate young children to like and enjoy science.