58 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Support courses required (72 credit hours]: Micro 205 (5), 305 (5), 315 (5), 325 (5); Zool 230 (5) or 330 (5); Chem 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); 305 (4) or 213 (5); 307 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4); Hlthsci 120 (3), Math 105 (5). Courses recommended: Zool 450 (5); Basic computer course, i.e., Comis PD101 or 130; Hthsci 130 (3). Option II (CLS Categorical) Completion of the CLT requirements. Clinical Lab Categorical Area Requirements (Complete at least one): Hematology: CLS 421 (5), 431 (3), 480 (2), 486 (1), 499 (3). Select one: Zoo 230 (5), 330 (5), 332 (4), 412 (5). CLS 483 (1) Microbiology: CLS 410 (5), 480 (2), 486 (1), 499 (3); Micro 305, 315, 325. Recommended: Zoo 450 (5). CLS 483 (1) Chemistry: CLS402 |5I, 480 (2), 486 (1), 499 (3); Chem 305 (5). Chem 121, 122, 123, 311, 312, 307 should be taken during first two years. CLS 483 (1) Immunohemotology: CLS 401 (5), 480 (2), 486 (1), 499 (3); Micro 325 (5). Select one: Zoo 230 (5), 330 (5). CLS483 (1) Program: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Major-Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific requirements of the College (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: Option I (CLS Generalist) Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* required (15 credit hours): Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). Clinical Laboratory Science courses required (74 credit hours): CLS 101 (3), 121 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5), 210 (5), 215 (5), 232 (3), 286 (7), 302 (5), 401 (5), 402 (5), 410 (5), 421 (5), 431 (3), 483 (1), 486 (5), 499 (3). Job Related Secondary Area Requirements (Complete at least one) Health Services Administration Hthsra 302 (4), 317 (4), 320 (2), 318 (4), 321 (2), 301 (4), 325 (4), 499 (1-2). Select 10 hours from the following: Hthsra 300 (3), 316 (4), 340 (4), 303 (4), 330 (4). Health Services Education: Hthsra 300 (3), 317 (4), 318 (4), 320 (2), 321 (2), 323 (4), 319 (3). Select one group of either: Hthsre 441 (3), 442 (4) 443 (2) OR 315 (3), 310 (3), 330 (3), 415 (3). Additional 35 hours approved by the Health Services Administration/Education Director. Secondary Education Certificate: Educ 195 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). Educ 320 or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5. A minimum ACT score of 17 in Math, 18 in English and Social Studies, and 19 in Natural Science. Computer Information Systems: Comis 101 (4); at least one: Comsci 130 (4), and/or Comis 160 (4), andr Comsci 240 (4), and/or 260 (4); Comsci 310 (4); Comis 328 (4); Comis 410 (4), Comis 480 (1-5); Comis 365 (4). Engtc 355 (4), 356 (4); Soclgy 360 (4). Optional: Comsci 420 (4) and/or 430 (4). Math 211 recommended. Natural Sciences A selection of science emphasis requires a contract of courses designed in cooperation with and signed by the chairman of the specific science department and Clinical Lab Science. The contract will contain at least 35 credit hours in addition to the Clinical Laboratory Categorical Area requirements. The 35 credit hours do not necessarily need to come from the specific science department contracted. 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, Social Science, and other. 59 Clinical Laboratory Sciences 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 (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 120 (4); Chem 111** (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); Math 105 (5); Micro 205 (5); Hthsci 130 (3) (Recommended). *Acceptable equivalent: Zool 421 (5), 422 (5) and Phsx 101 (5) or Zool 201 (5); Zool 202 (4). and Phsx 101 (5). **Does not satisfy Chemistry requirements for students intending to enter the CLS (Generalist) Program (Chem 111, 112 & 113). See adviser. Clinical Laboratory Science Courses 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, CLS 232. 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 or 111. 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, complement fixation, latex fixation and fluorescent 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 medical technology 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 nonprotein 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 305 and 315. 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.