residency preceptor will collaboratively design the residency experience. Prerequisites: MSN 6100, 6120, 6140, 6160, 6180, 6500, 6520, 6540, 6560. Co-requisites: MSN 6580, 6600. MSN 6800. MSN Project Development and Implementation (1-4) Self-directed study under the guidance of the MSN Project Committee. Completion of the MSN project is a graduation requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. Prerequisites: MSN 6100 and MSN 6120. MSN 6850. MSN Project Development and Implementation Extension Course (1) For students who have completed all course requirements for MSN, but have not completed the MSN project requirement. Students must register for a minimum of 1 credit of MSN 6850 to remain enrolled in the MSN program. Prerequisites: MSN 6800 (4 credit hours), faculty approval. MSN 6900. Social Epidemiology, Global Health Issues and Cultural Competency (3) Elective This course examines human diversity and healthcare through a global perspective. Various theoretical approaches for understanding a range of issues across populations are examined. The role of social epidemiology in developing proven and potential interventions to improve global health and reduce health disparities will be emphasized. Prerequisites: MSN 6100, 6120, 6140, 6160, 6180 and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. MSN 6920. Evidence Based Practice II (3) This course will examine the fourth step in the EBP process, moving from a focus on finding, and evaluating the evidence to actively using it to produce quality outcomes. Essentials for implementation of the evidence will include the study of reflection, philosophy and conceptual framework models. Work contextual factors as they relate to EBP linked to overall organizational improvement will be assessed. Implementation project steps and timelines will be discussed. Prerequisites: MSN 6100, 6120, 6140, 6160, 6180 and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. DEPARTMENT Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department Chair: Scott Wright Program Coordinator Kara Hansen-Suchy Online Program Coordinator Chere' Clawson Medical Advisor: Val B. Johnson, M.D. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 208 Telephone Contact: Chris Housley 801-626-6118 Professors: Gary Nielsen, Yasmen Simonian; Associate Professor: Scott Wright; Assistant Professors: Kara Hansen-Suchy, Travis Price; Instructor Janet Oja Professional Staff: Kent Criddle, Laboratory Manager; Julie Kakazu, Online Specialist The Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) 8410 WestBryn MawrAve, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415 (773) 714-8880 www.naacls.org Bachelor's Degree - BS in CLS Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) or Medical Technologists (MT) perform laboratory testing vital to the detection, differential diagnosis, treatment, and study of disease and health maintenance. 261 The Weber State University programs utilize a career ladder concept in curriculum planning and educational preparation. The campus-based four-year program offers a BS degree in an integrated setting where students complete their degree in a structure that does not require extended formalized external clinical instruction. The Online-program offers registered Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) an opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences within their own clinical setting utilizing varied instructional learning approaches including technology-assisted learning and customized preceptorships. The Online BS program is offered nationally in conjunction with the university's Division of Continuing Education. Associate's Degree - AAS in CLS The two-year clinical laboratory technician AAS degree is also an integrated campus-based program and allows the graduate to take the national certification examinations after two years. The WSU Clinical Laboratory Sciences Online-program offers the employees of clinical laboratories an opportunity to complete an AAS degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Graduates of the program are eligible to take national exams to become certified as clinical laboratory technicians (CLT) or medical laboratory technicians (MLT). Students admitted to the online AAS degree program are expected to meet the same department requirements, policies, and outcomes as the on-campus students. Laboratory competencies will be met at the students' respective work facilities. Please refer to the Employer Support Information on the CLS Department Web site, weber.edu/cls. All BS and AAS programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). As such, graduates are eligible for several options for national certification including ASCP and NCA. Certification Program To meet the need for clinical laboratory competencies in a rapidly changing health care system, the CLS program offers an intensive Certification Program, which provides applied core clinical laboratory skills required primarily for testing performed in physician office labs (POL's) and other decentralized testing sites. These sites mostly perform waived or moderately complex testing as defined within the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA 88). For campus standards this is fulfilled by successful completion of CLS 1113 and CLS 1123 courses. Online students complete CLS 1000 and must be employed in a clinical laboratory setting. Program Admissions Bachelor's Degree Students must have completed an AAS degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or be CLT/MLT certified, meet with a CLS faculty advisor and submit an application complete with a non-refundable $20 fee by May 1st of the year they wish to enter the program. All Distance Learning (online program) applicants must submit a one-time non-refundable $95.00 processing fee payable to the CLS Online Program. Application deadlines for online: September 1 for spring semester and February 1 for summer/fall semester. Associate's Degree Students must meet with a CLS faculty advisor, complete the pre-application courses listed in the Admissions Requirements and make application to the program by May 1st of the year they wish to enter the program. There is a $20 non-refundable application fee for the program. All Distance Learning (online program) applicants must submit a one-time non-refundable $95.00 processing fee payable to the CLS Online Program. Application deadlines for online: September 1 for spring semester and February 1 for summer/fall semester. 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