Clinical Lab Sciences Dental Hygiene General Information PROGRAM: CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CLT)-ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: • Minimum of 93 credit hours. • The required courses in major field are 88 hours. • Engl 101, 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 aU 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 (3), 121 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5), 210 (5), 215 (5), 232 (3), 286 (7), 299 (1), 302 (5). • Support courses required (29 credit hours): Hthsci PD120 (3); Chem NS111** (5), NS112 (5), NS113 (5); Math 105 (5); Micro NS205 (5); Hthsci PD130 (3) (Recommended). ♦Acceptable equivalent: Zool 421 (5), 422 (5) and Phsx NS101 (5) or Zool NS201 (5); Zool 202 (4), and Phsx NS101 (5). ** Does not satisfy Chemistry requirements for students intending to enter the CLS (Generalist) Program (Chem NS121, 122 & 123). See CLS generalist requirements. CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES-CLS Cfl 101. Clinical Microscopy (3) Clinical techniques and procedures used in the analysis of body fluids. 121. Introduction to Hematology (5) Hospital and college laboratory experience in the fundamentals of analysis of blood cellular components. Prerequisite: CLS 101. 201. Introduction to Immunohematology* (5) Basic concepts of blood banking, includes blood typing, cross matching, antibody detection and indentification, donor and patient reaction, and donor selection. Prerequisite: CLS 232 202. Introduction to Clinical Chemistry* (5) 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) 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) 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. Prereqisites: Biomedical Sciences Core (or equivalent) and CLS 210. 232. Clinical Serology (3) 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 adviser. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours. 286. Practicum* (1-7) Clinical laboratory experience performing procedures learned in each clinical laboratory science techniques course. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 299. Correlation Seminar* (1-3) Correlation of clinical and laboratory data as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 302. Advanced Clinical Chemistry I* (5) Principles and procedures for the interpretation of inter-relationships 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. 401. Advanced Clinical Immunohematology** (5) 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) Research, development, and evaluation of methods; quality control; evaluation of organ systems; interpretation of test results-therapeutic drug monitoring; practical aspects of laboratory supervision, management, and education. Prerequisite: CLS 302. 410. Advanced Clinical Microbiology** (5) 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) Specialized procedures and techniques utilized in the investigation of hematological abnormalties in the human. In-depth study and current theory of disease involving human cellular components. Prerequisite: CLS 121. 431. Advanced Hemostasis* * (3) Investigation procedures and theory pertaining to the study of human hemostasis. Prerequisite: CLS 201. 480. Special Problems** (1-5) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. 483. Directed Readings** (1-3) 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) Clinical laboratory experience performing procedures learned in each advanced CLS course. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Seminar** (1-3) Three quarters include: Study and evaluation of current literature, clinical laboratory management, and education strategies. ♦Acceptance into the CLT Program required. ** Acceptance into the CLS Program required. DENTAL HYGIENE Program Director: Kathleen M. Lukken Location: Building 3, Room 327C Telephone Contact: lola Kelly 626-6130 Professors: Reed M. Stringham, Jr., Kathleen M. Lukken; Associate Professor: Robert C. Soderberg, Sarah E. Toevs; Assistant Professors: J. Kris Hanson, Fran L. McConaughy. 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. As a member of the dental health team, dental hygienists remove deposits and stains from the teeth; expose and develop x-rays; apply topical fluoride; take impressions of teeth for study models; and instruct patients in correct brushing and flossing procedures, dietary analysis and nutritional counseling. Dental hygienists in public health settings conduct educational programs for school children and community groups; develop media for use and distribution; consult with other health agencies; and provide treatment in health department clinics. Employment in dental hygiene education programs involves instructing students in the theory and clinical skills essential for dental hygiene practice. Education The dental hygiene curriculum is three years in length. The first year may be completed at any accredited coUege or university and consists of pre-dental hygiene courses. These courses include: Chemistry, Anatomy or Physiology, Microbiology, Physics, English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition and CPR. Students enrolled in Weber State CoUege 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 CoUege, at the Veterans' Administration Hospital 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 CoUege. 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 apphcation to Weber State College; 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 CoUege Campus; 6) complete a dental hygiene application form, physical exam form, and two personal reference forms. The apphcation deadline for FaU Quarter enrollment is March 25 of each year. 45 Student Services Interdisc. 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