An introductory course for students to develop critical thinking skills and apply them to medical and laboratory terminology concepts and other health care topics related to laboratory medicine.

Theory and practice of clinical chemistry testing of serum, plasma, urine and body fluids in disease diagnosis.

Theory of immune mechanisms in the body with a focus on serological testing for safe transfusion of blood components and applications for diagnostic immunologic assays.

Pre-req: CLS 230 with a minimum grade of C and CLS 200 with a minimum grade of C.

A study of bacterial, fungal, and helminth related diseases, including diagnostic approach and techniques. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: CLS 230 with a minimum grade of C and CLS 200 with a minimum grade of C.

Theory and clinical laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of various white blood cell, red blood cell, and coagulation disorder. Course includes an introduction to specimen collection.

Clinical laboratory problem-solving and comprehensive technical review course designed to help the student integrate knowledge and learn professional skills as a last step before beginning clinical practicum.

Pre-req: CLS 230 with a minimum grade of C and CLS 200 with a minimum grade of C.

Total of 4 weeks (160 hours) of hospital-based supervised practice, including phlebotomy, complete blood counts, body fluid analysis, clinical microscopy, and urinalysis. One of four courses, CLS 270-273, taken concurrently.

Pre-req: CLS 255 with a minimum grade of C.

Total of 4 weeks (160) hours of hospital-based supervised practice performing diagnostic tests on body fluids using chemical methods. One of four courses, CLS 270-273, taken concurrently.

Pre-req: CLS 255 with a minimum grade of C.

Total of 3 weeks (120) hours of hospital-based supervised practice performing blood typing, antibody screening and identification, and conduct of pre-transfusion tests. One of our courses, CLS 270-273, taken concurrently.

Pre-req: CLS 255 with a minimum grade of C.

Total of 4 weeks (160 hours) of hospital-based supervised practice performing isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacteria, fungi, and parasites. One of four courses, CLS 270-273, taken concurrently.

Pre-req: CLS 255 with a minimum grade of C.

Theory and practice of basic human immunology and genetics as applied to clinical laboratory diagnostic and treatment procedures. Emphasizes use of immunoglobulin and DNA as diagnostic tools.

Study of advanced topics for MLS graduates; includes careers in CLS, public health, epidemiology and bioterrorism as related to CLS, interprofessional collaboration, professional societies, licensure and regulation, and patient safety.

Advanced theory, practice, problem solving, and critical thinking in the laboratory specialty of clinical chemistry.

Pre-req: CLS 200 with a minimum grade of C.

Advanced theory and resolution of complex serological problems related to blood component therapy and transfusion.

Pre-req: CLS 272 with a minimum grade of C.

Advanced theory, practice, problem solving, and critical thinking in the laboratory specialty of diagnostic microbiology.

Advanced theory, problem solving, and clinical laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of various white blood cell, red blood cell, and coagulation disorders.

Pre-req: CLS 230 with a minimum grade of C.

Laboratory personnel and resource management, cost control, cost analysis, lab marketing, accreditation and CLS education practices.

Pre-req: MGT 320 with a minimum grade of C or ECN 250 with a minimum grade of C and CLS 271 with a minimum grade of C.

Principles of laboratory instrumentation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Concepts in special topics such as Flow Cytometry, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and Schematics also discussed.

Pathologic aspects of diseases will be discussed using case studies, diagnostic problem solving, and student projects.

Directed independent research in the clinical site on a subject/topic of interest for clinical laboratory practice; formal writing of a research proposal and final project report required.

Advanced problem solving and critical thinking through case study evaluation in all areas of the clinical laboratory.

Advanced problem solving and critical thinking in all areas of the clinical laboratory through intensive review of theory and national certification examination review materials for the Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Review, summary and critique of peer-reviewed research publications in all areas of clinical laboratory science.