This course will provide the student with a foundational over- view of the hematopoietic system, cell differentiation, and blood cell structure. Features and characteristics of anemias, thalassemia’s and hemoglobinopathies will be covered in this course. Students will explore the components of a quality specimen for the hematology laboratory. The course will cover hematological laboratory techniques including staining tech- niques and identification of normal blood cells. Students will also cover the study of the body fluids and their characteristics in normal and diseased states. Characteristics of deviation from normal cells will be emphasized. program.