56 Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Science Health Service Administration Courses 300. The Health Care System (3) A review of the Health Care System, an investigation of the complex and multidimensional nature of health care delivery in the United States. 302. Hospital Organization and Management (4) An overview of Healthcare agencies including an analysis of organizational structure, policy determination decision making and management control to achieve agency goals; an examination of the issues and problems of Healthcare Management. 316. Computer Applications in Medicine 14) Introduction to the analyzation of medical data and records, quality control, inventory control, and other applications. 317. Clinical Supervision and Evaluation (4) Designed to improve supervisory and evaluative competencies of the technical manager or supervisor. Students learn to objectively evaluate supervisors and pro- vide for their improvement. 320. Time Management for the Health Care Supervisor (2) A practical presentation of how to structure an effective time management program. Importance is placed on the jobs procedure process; its relationship to efficient management of time. 323. Interpersonal Skills in the Health Care Setting (4) Development and application of leadership, communication and motivation skills in dealing with professional and nonprofessional staff, consumers and patients. 324. Human Resource Development in Health Care (4) Introductory course designed to explore principles and practices pertaining to human resource development in health care facilities. 326. Health Care Administrative and Supervisory Theory (4) Basic administrative and supervisory theory for health care supervisors; em- phasis on planning, directing, decision making and problem solving. 340. Medical-Legal Aspects of Health Care (4) A review of laws concerning legal responsibilities of physician, health care institution and allied health workers. Licensing laws are reviewed and also legal liability for professional negligence. 480. Independent Study (1-6) Topics in health administration studies tailored to the particular needs and interests of the group. 489. Practicum (1-9) Experiences providing opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of administrative and management skills in the institutional setting. 499. Seminar (1-2) Problems and trends in health care education affecting health care professional and technical personnel. Emphasis is placed on specific issues in health care management and education. Health Services Education Courses 315/Hlth 315. Community Health Promotion Programs (3) Case study analysis of health promotion programs. 318. Clinical Instruction and Evaluation (4) Improves the training and evaluation competence of the health care teacher-trainer. Students learn to evaluate personnel and assist them in a performance improvement program. 319. Patient Education (4) Design instruction for patient education at the institutional, programmatic and individual level. Effective techniques for teaching patients and families. 321. Clinical Health Care Training Needs Analysis (2) Takes the health care educator through systematic process of determining and analyzing training needs for personnel. These needs are then translated into a relevant training program. 330/Hlth 330. Occupational/Consumer Health Education (3) Planning and implementing health education in a promotion program. 415/Hlth 415. Development and Administration of Health Promotion Programs (3) Design and implementation of a total health promotion program in an occupational or clinical setting. 441/Educ 441. Clinical Instructional Design (3) Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the preparation and planning of instruction. 442/Educ 442. Clinical Instructional Skills (4) Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the implementation of instruction. 443/Educ 443. Clinical Instructional Evaluation (2) Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the evaluation of instruction. 480. Independent Study (1-6) Topics in allied health education studies tailored to the particular needs and interests of the group. 489. Practicum (1-9) Experiences providing opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of clinical training and development skills in the institutional setting. 499. Seminar (1-2) Problems and trends in health care education affecting health care professional and technical personnel. Emphasis is placed on specific issues in health care clinical education. 57 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Clinical Laboratory Sciences Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program Director: Michael A. Beard. Clinical Laboratory Technician Program Director: Roger C. Nichols. Medical Director: Thomas Piira, M.D. Location: B3, Room 327C Telephone: 626-6118 Professors: Michael A. Beard, Marie Kotter; Associate Professors: Leonard Gary Nielsen, Roger Nichols; Assistant Professors: Yasmen Simonian; Instructor: Lance Carpenter. Adjunct Faculty: (see faculty listings). Description Clinical Laboratory Scientists perform laboratory tests that contribute to the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and study of disease. Education At Weber State College 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 make application before April 1st of the year they wish to enter. Employment Outlook Employment opportunities for clinical laboratory workers are good. Advanced technology is expected to stimulate new and different demand for workers in this field. Graduates may find employment in hospitals, clinics and research laboratories, and in many other related areas. Related Careers In large establishments, Clinical Laboratory Scientists tend to specialize in certain areas, such as hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, or clinical chemistry. They may also be employed as marketing representatives for medical supply companies and as technical advisers for medical manufacturers and computer companies.