• Clinical Lab Sciences Dental Hygiene General Information • Clinical Laboratory Science courses required (44 credit hours): CLS 101 (4), 121 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5), 210 (5), 215 (5), 232 (3), 286 (6), 299 (1), 302 (5). • Support courses required (33 credit hours): Hthsci PD120 (3); Chem PS111** (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); Math 105 (5); Micro LS205 (5); Hthsci 230 (4) (recommended); Beas PD170 (4) or Comsci PD101 (4). *Acceptable equivalent: Zool 421 (5), 422 (5) and Phsx PS 101 (5) or Zool LS201 (5); Zool 202 (4), and Phsx PS 101 (5). ** Does not satisfy Chemistry requirements for students intending to enter the CLS (Generalist) program (Chem PS 121, 122 & 123). See CLS generalist requirements. CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES COURSES-CLS 101. Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Practice (4) A, W, Fundamental concepts essential to students beginning a major in Clinical Laboratory Theory and techniques in phlebotomy, quality assurance, safety and methodologies. Students are introduced to laboratory organization, approaches to laboratory testing and related concepts. 121. Introduction to Hematology (5) S Hospital and university laboratory experience in the fundamentals of analysis of blood cellular components. Prerequisite: CLS 101. 201. Introduction to Immunohematology* (5) 5 Basic concepts of blood banking, includes blood typing, cross matching, antibody detection and identification, donor and patient reaction, and donor selection. Prerequisite: CLS 232 202. Introduction to Clinical Chemistry* (5) W Basic concepts in clinical chemistry, laboratory mathematics and quality control, utilizing automated and manual chemistry procedures. Emphasis on carbohydrates, heme derivatives, and electrolytes. Instrumental methods include spectrophotometry and flame photometry. Prerequisite: Chem 121, 122, 123, or Chem 111,112,113. 210. Techniques in Clinical Microbiology* (5) A Basic concepts and techniques for the isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens from clinical material. Techniques for testing bacteria for antimicrobial susceptibility are included. Emphasis on methods and materials. Prerequisite: Micro 205. 215. Techniques in Clinical Microbiology II* (5) W A continuation of CLS 210 with emphasis on laboratory methods for identifying the agents of fungal and parasitic disease. A section on hospital epidemiology and quality control is included. CLS 210 and 215 satisfy the clinical microbiology requirements for the two year CLS program. Prerequisites: Biomedical Sciences Core (or equivalent) and CLS 210. 232. Clinical Serology (3) A, W Clinically useful serological procedures and techniques utilizing concepts of agglutination, agglutination inhibition, precipitation, latex fixation, fluorescent and enzyme linked antibody methods. 283. Directed Readings* (1-3) Topics in Laboratory Medicine under the direction of departmental faculty advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours. 286. Practicum* (1-6) Su, A, W, S Clinical laboratory experience performing procedures learned in each clinical laboratory science techniques course. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 299. Correlation Seminar* (1) S Correlation of clinical and laboratory data as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 302. Advanced Clinical Chemistry I* (5) S Principles and procedures for the interpretation of interrelationships of non-protein nitrogenous compounds, proteins, enzymes, lipids, of toxic substances, and endocrine function. Laboratory procedures include recording UV-spectrophotometry, thin-layer chromatography, electrophoresis, gas chromatography, and radionuclide procedures. Prerequisite: CLS 202. 360. Advanced Clinical Laboratory Practices** (4) A Interrelated topics in the clinical laboratory sciences to include educational strategies for the clinical laboratory, workload management strategies, designing and implementing standards for quality control and quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, research methodologies, and instrument/test systems selection and evaluation. 401. Advanced Clinical Immunohematology** (5) A Blood banking theory, specialized procedures and techniques as they pertain to donation and transfusion of red cells and other blood components. Prerequisite CLS 201. 402. Advanced Clinical Chemistry II** (5) A Method evaluation, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, endocrine function studies, renal function studies, hepatic function studies, clinical correlation of biochemical profiles, and new trends in clinical chemistry. Prerequisites: CLS 302 and 360. 410. Advanced Clinical Microbiology** (4) S Advanced concepts in special clinical microbiology, emphasis on special diagnostic procedures currently in use in clinical facilities. Terminal course for those enrolled in the four-year medical technology program. Prerequisite: CLS 210, Micro 330. 421. Advanced Clinical Hematology** (5) W Specialized procedures and techniques utilized in the investigation of hematological abnormalities in the human. Indepth study and current theory of disease involving human cellular components. Prerequisite: CLS 121. 431. Advanced Hemostasis* * (3) A Investigation procedures and theory pertaining to the study of human hemostasis. Prerequisite: CLS 201. 460. Simulated Working Clinical Laboratory** (5) W Two quarter rotation through an on-campus working clinical laboratory in which students will apply technical skills in all of the subdisciplines of the clinical laboratory sciences. In this setting, students will practice problem identification and solving, refine workload management and decision-making skills, as well as interact with other allied health students and clinical faculty. Overall, the process is designed to provide the student with cumulative skills to succeed in the clinical laboratory. 461. Simulated Working Clinical Laboratory** (5) S (Second quarter rotation of CLS 460) 480. Special Problems** (1-5) A, W, S Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. 483. Directed Readings** (1-3) A, W, S Advance topics related to the correlation of clinical laboratory data to disease processes. Students may work as a group or independently with academic or clinical faculty. 486. Advanced Practicum** (1-5) 5a, A, W, S Clinical laboratory experience performing procedures learned in each advanced CLS course. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. *Acceptance into the CLT program required. ** Acceptance into the CLS required. DENTAL HYGIENE Program Director: Sarah Toevs, Interim Location: Allied Health, Phase II Telephone Contact: Kristi Chase 626-6130 Professors: Sarah E. Toevs; Associate Professors: Stephanie Bossenberger, Frances L. McConaughy, Robert C. Soderberg Description Dental hygiene is a comparatively new profession and plays an important role in the field of health services. The dental hygienist is a health educator concerned with the prevention of dental disease. Dental hygienists perform their services under the supervision of licensed dentists, and are the only members of the dental auxiliary team who are licensed to perform a service directly on the patient. Employment in dental hygiene education programs involves instructing students in the theory and clinical skills essential for dental hygiene practice. The dental hygiene curriculum is three years in length. The first year may be completed at any accredited college or university and consists of pre-dental hygiene courses. These courses include: chemistry, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, physics, English, speech, psychology, sociology, nutrition and CPR. Students enrolled at Weber State may partially complete the basic science requirements by enrolling in the Biomedical core courses. This year of pre-dental hygiene courses is followed by two years of specialized study in dental hygiene. Student clinical experiences are scheduled in the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Weber State, at the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City, and in local private dental offices. Students who successfully complete the three-year curriculum are awarded an associate of science degree from Weber State. A fourth year leading to a bachelor's degree is optional. To become a licensed dental hygienist, each student must successfully pass a written National Board Exam and a practical state exam. The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Admission Process To be eligible for acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program a student must: 1) make application to Weber State; 2) complete a year of pre-dental hygiene courses; 3) submit all college transcripts; 4) submit ACT scores; 5) take the Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test given at the Testing Center on the Weber State campus; 6) complete a dental hygiene application form, and two personal reference forms. The application deadline for Fall Quarter enrollment is March 25 of each year. PROGRAM: DENTAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). The state requirement in American History, Government, and Economics does not need to be completed. • General Education Requirements (see index). Biomedical core and the other required courses listed below will help satisfy General Education requirements. An overall GPA or 2.00 or C is required. 158 total hours required. Specific Requirements: • Biomedical core (15 credit hours) or acceptable equivalent* (20 credit hours) required: Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5), Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Profession: Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 202 203 Continuing Education