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 laboratory testing of serum, plasma, urine, body fluids in disease diagnosis. 3 lec-2 lab.

Theory of immune mechanisms in the body and applications for diagnostic testing and blood transfusion. 3 lec-2 lab.

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 practice of clinical laboratory tests of red and white blood cells, as well as blood clotting. 3 lec-3 lab.

Case studies of instrumental and diagnostic problems encountered by the laboratory technician. 3 lec.

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 practice, performance of diagnostic tests of blood cells, urine, coagulation, and clinical microscopy under supervision. 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 on-campus laboratory practice in clinical hematology and blood banking. Students learn in-depth diagnostic work-up and problem solving involving patients with anemia, leukemia, and bleeding disorders.

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 in clinical hematology. Students learn in-depth diagnostic work-up problem solving involving patients with anemia, leukemia, and bleeding 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 instrumental electronics and data systems; interpretation of instrumental outputs, troubleshooting, computerized statistical methods. 2 lec- 2 lab.

Pathologic aspects of laboratory medicine with case studies, diagnostic problem solving, student projects. 3 lec.

Directed independent research in a subject of practical interest in clinical laboratory practice. One of three courses, CLS 468, 471, 491, taken concurrently.

Advanced theory, practice, problem solving, and critical thinking in the clinical laboratory areas of clinical hematology and/or transfusion services.

Advanced theory, practice, problem solving, and critical thinking in the clinical laboratory areas of clinical chemistry and/or clinical microbiology.

For Medical Technology students. Students and faculty present and critique articles from recent clinical laboratory-related publications.