Clinical Lab Sciences Clinical Lab Sciences General Information 201. Computer Applications for Health Record Management (2) S Introduction to applications of computers to health record management, covering basic computing, networks, system security, data integrity and objectives of these systems. Practice using discipline-specific computing systems is provided. Prerequisite: Mrsci 200. 209. Medical Transcription Laboratory (2) A, W, S Introduction to the process, terminology, and stylistic conventions of medical report transcription. A variety of report formats applicable to the different body systems is covered. Application of word processing skills with Word Perfect is provided for the medical setting. 4 hrs lab/week. Prerequisites: TBE 200, Hthsci 101. 220. Health Information Statistics (3) W Discussion of the health information statistical systems that are commonly maintained in medical record departments: vital statistics, census systems, discharge systems, commonly computed rates and percentages, uniform hospital discharge data set, and computer applications. Prerequisite: TBEPD170. 230. Operations and Procedures: Characteristics, Advanced Terminology, and Classification (3) A Introduction to the diagnostic and therapeutic operations and procedures of common medical practice and their relation to the specific diseases covered in Health Science 230 Pathophysiology. Introduction to the ICD-9-CM classification, CPT-4 nomenclature, and beginning coding procedure. Prerequisites: Hthsci 101, 113, or equivalent. 231. Advanced Coding Procedures (4) W Provides knowledge of procedures applicable to the classification and coding of diseases and operations in which special conventions exist: V-codes, circulatory system disorders, neoplasms, pregnancy and delivery, injuries, adverse effects and poisonings. Prerequisites: Mrsci 230, Hthsci 230. 232. Classification Systems Topics (3) S Discussion of issues parallel to or founded in the use of classification systems: Federal reimbursement systems, Current Procedural Terminology and CPT coding, Indexes and indexing procedures. Mrsci 231. 285. (First Year) Introduction to the Hospital Setting (2) A Student's initial experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and designated field experiences are reinforced and practiced. Projects assigned will offer the student basic skills in technical functions, e.g., numbering, filing systems, hospital statistics. 286. (Second Year) Directed Clinical Practicum (2) * A, W, S,Su Student's final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisite: Mrsci 201. CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Clinical Laboratory Program Directors: Roger C. Nichols, Michael A. Beard Medical Advisor: Dean Hammond, M.D.. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 208 Telephone Contact: Lisa Parris 626-6118 Professors: Michael A. Beard, Roger C. Nichols, Leonard G. Nielsen, Yasmen Simonian Description Clinical laboratory scientists perform laboratory tests that contribute to the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and study of disease. At Weber State University the Clinical Laboratory Science programs utilize a ladder concept in curriculum planning. The four year curriculum is divided into two programs. The Clinical Laboratory Technician program comprises the first two years. Students that apply and are accepted into the CLT program may graduate with an associate of applied science degree and are eligible to sit for certification examinations. Students who wish to continue on for a four-year degree must apply and be accepted into the B.S. Clinical Laboratory Scientist program. These students complete the last two years of the curriculum and graduate with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and are eligible to sit for certification examinations. Admission to Clinical Laboratory Technician Program Students must see a CLS counselor, complete the pre- application courses and make application before April 1st of the year they wish to enter the program. Admission to Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program Qualified students must see a CLS Counselor and make application before April 1st of the year they wish to enter. An application fee of $10 must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet Clinical Laboratory Science is an alternate approach for obtaining the pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-vet courses while completing a degree in a medically related profession. See a CLS counselor for a specific curriculum designed for specific goals. PROGRAM: CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CLS) MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is not required. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • Clinical Laboratory Scientist majors must have a B- or better in all major courses and a C- or better in all support courses. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* (15 credit hours): Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5) 113 (5). • Clinical Laboratory Science courses required (86 credit hours): CLS 101 (4), 121 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5), 210 (5), 215 (5), 232 (3), 286 (6) 299 (1), 302 (5), 360 (4), 401 (5), 402 (5), 410 (4), 421 (5), 431 (3), 460 (5), 461 (5), 484 (1), 486 (5). • Support courses required (64 credit hours): Micro LS205 (5), 325 (5), 330 (7); Zool LS230 (5), or 330 (5); Chem PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 307 (5), 311 (4); Hlthsci PD120 (3); Math 105 (5); HAS 326 (4); TBE PD170 (4), or Comsci PD101 (4). • Courses recommended: Chem 312 (4), 305 (4); Hthsci 230 (4). * Acceptable equivalent for biomedical core: Zool 421 (5), 422 (5) and Phsx PS 101 (5) or Zool LS201 (5), Zool 202 (4) and Phsx PS 101 (5). PROGRAM: CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CLT)-ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: • Minimum of 97 credit hours. • 88 hours required in the major field. • Engl EN111, and one other English course in written or oral communication. • General education requirements can be satisfied by Clinical Laboratory Technician majors by taking one course from each of the following General Education areas: Humanities, and Social Science. An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required with a C+ or better in all major courses and a C- or better in all support courses. Specific Requirements: • Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* required (15 credit hours): Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). • 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);ChemPSlll**(5), 112(5), 113 (5); Math 105 (5); Micro LS205 (5); Hthsci 230 (4) (recommended); TBE 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) 5 Hospital and university laboratory experience in the fundamentals of analysis of blood cellular components. Prerequisite: CLS 101 and CLS 232. 201. Introduction to Immunohematology* (5) S 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 (May also be taken concurrently). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 194 195 Continuing Education