Immunology
Program Overview
The Institute of Integrated Laboratory Sciences offers a program to prepare individuals interested in only taking the categorical immunology national certification. The immunologist program is designed to provide clients with the knowledge base needed to pass the clinical immunology national examination.
Our highly qualified and experienced staff offer instruction in all aspects of clinical laboratory science including immunology, which encompasses, theory and principles of immunology, immunology practices and laboratory methods, immune disorders, infectious disease immunology, tumor immunology and transplantation immunology, quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, and laboratory compliance.
We strive to be the leading provider for preparing the next generation of scientists in the field, by offering a rigorous online curriculum that is both comprehensive and challenging. Designed for post-bachelors in mind, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible learning experience that is accessible and open to anyone across the United States. With our program, you can gain the skills and knowledge needed to pass the national certification examination and start your path towards being a clinical laboratory scientist.
Immunology Schedule
Week 1: Overview of immunology & inflammation
Week 2: Cells of the immune response, adaptive/innate
Week 3: Antigen binding molecules
Week 4: Mononuclear phagocyte system/lymphoid system
Week 5: Complement
Week 6: Major histocompatibility complex, cell-mediated immunity, major lymphokines & monokines
Week 7: Immunology of the newborn
Week 8: Immunity, immuno-prophylaxis, & immunotherapy
Week 9: Immunological tolerance, autoimmunity, transplantation & rejection, tumors, & hypersensitivity.
Week 10: Review and exam
Week 11: Basic antigen - antibody reactions
Week 12: Miscellaneous immunologic techniques
Week 13: Cold agglutinins, & syphilis
Week 14: Rheumatoid arthritis, CRP, herpes virus infections
Week 15: Mumps, measles, rubella, autoimmune disorders, antinuclear antibodies
Week 16: Primary/secondary immunodeficiency states, febrile agglutinins, & complement deficiencies
Week 17:Cellular immune response, & immunoproliferative disorders
Week 18: Streptococcal serology, & human immunodeficiency virus
Week 19: Hepatitis viruses
Week 20: Final review and Exam