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Medical Laboratory Science, BHS

Admission Requirements

This program has special admission requirements due to limited enrollment.

In addition to the 43 hours of major coursework listed below, students must meet all prerequisites, general education and university requirements. The prerequisites include a minimum of 16 credit hours of biology and 16 credit hours of chemistry. Interested students should contact the CLS advisor for information about the prerequisites, application requirements and priority application deadlines.

Some students complete a Bachelor of Science degree prior to entering the CLS program. These students should contact the CLS advisor to determine program eligibility.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.

Required Courses Inside Department 1
CL 407Clinical Laboratory Operations2
CL 408Introduction to Clinical Hematology2
CL 409Introduction to Microbiology2
CL 410Introduction to Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis1
CL 411Introduction to Clinical Immunohematology1
CL 412Clinical Laboratory Science Theory, Application, Correlation5
CL 413Clinical Endocrinology & Toxicology1
CL 414Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis I2
CL 415Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis II2
CL 416Clinical Hematology I2
CL 417Clinical Hematology II2
CL 418Clinical Microbiology I2
CL 419Clinical Microbiology II2
CL 420Clinical Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics2
CL 422Clinical Immunohematology I2
CL 423Clinical Immunohematology II2
CL 430Clinical Laboratory Management I2
CL 431Clinical Laboratory Management II3
CL 442Clinical Immunohematology Practicum I1
CL 443Clinical Immunohematology Practicum II1
CL 444Clinical Core Lab Practicum I1
CL 445Clinical Core Lab Practicum II1
CL 448Clinical Microbiology Lab Practicum I1
CL 449Clinical Microbiology Lab Practicum II1
Subtotal43
Required Courses Outside Department 1
BI 192General Cellular Biology5
BI 255Human Physiology3-4
or BI 230 Introduction to Human Physiology
BI 301General Microbiology4
BI 333General Genetics3-4
or BI 354 Molecular Biology Laboratory
BI 362Immunology3
CH 151Fundamentals of Chemistry I5
CH 152Fundamentals of Chemistry II5
CH 340Organic Chemistry I3
Select one course from the following:3
Analytical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry II
Biochemistry I
EN 300Advanced College Writing3
or EN 308 Scientific and Technical Writing
WU 101The Washburn Experience3
Subtotal40-42
Total Hours83-85
1

Students must receive a C or better in each course.

CL 407  Clinical Laboratory Operations  (2)  

This course provides a basic introduction to the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of laboratory skills specific to the practice of clinical laboratory science. Laboratory safety; microscopy; pipetting; general laboratory equipment; quality control; mathematics; phlebotomy; pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes, including specimen collection, processing and transport to maintain test result integrity, will be addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 408  Introduction to Clinical Hematology  (2)  

This course introduces the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of hematological and hemostasis procedures. There is an emphasis on the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis of erythrocyte, leukocyte and bleeding/clotting disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 409  Introduction to Microbiology  (2)  

This course introduces the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures for isolation, identification and susceptibility testing of infectious disease organisms in humans. The course focuses on bacteriology, emphasizing the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the patient's diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 410  Introduction to Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis  (1)  

This course introduces the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of basic laboratory skills and methods in clinical chemistry and urinalysis. Correlation of laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate, renal, liver, protein, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances is emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 411  Introduction to Clinical Immunohematology  (1)  

This course introduces the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of immunohematology procedures required for the collection, processing, storage and transfusion of blood and blood components and management of immunohematologic conditions. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 412  Clinical Laboratory Science Theory, Application, Correlation  (5)  

This course includes the application, evaluation and correlation of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of common disease states. Opportunities for building critical thinking, oral communication, professional behavior, and teamwork skills are provided in small group clinical case decisions.

CL 413  Clinical Endocrinology & Toxicology  (1)  

This course incorporates advanced theory, practical application, and evaluation of clinical chemistry laboratory procedures. Correlation of clinical laboratory data with diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders, toxicology disturbances and therapeutic drug monitoring is emphasized.

CL 414  Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis I  (2)  

This course expands on the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of basic laboratory procedures introduced in CL410, Introduction to Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis. This course will focus on the interpretation, evaluation, and correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate, renal, liver, protein, cardiac, lipid, electrolytes, trace elements, pancreatic-GI and acid-base disturbances. Prerequisite: CL 410.

CL 415  Clinical Chemistry & Urinalysis II  (2)  

This course expands on the theory, practical application, and evaluation of laboratory procedures introduced in CL 414 Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis I and CL 444 Clinical Core Laboratory Practical I. Correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of carbohydrate, renal, hepatic, cardiac, lipid/lipoprotein, protein, major and minor electrolyte, trace element, enzyme, pancreatic-gastrointestinal and acid-base disorders; tumor markers; and inborn errors of metabolism is emphasized. Prerequisite: CL 414.

CL 416  Clinical Hematology I  (2)  

This course expands on the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of hematological and hemostasis procedures introduced in Introduction to Clinical Hematology. There is an emphasis on the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of erythrocyte, leukocyte and bleeding/clotting disorders. Prerequisite: CL 408

CL 417  Clinical Hematology II  (2)  

This course expands on the theory, practical application, and evaluation of hematological and hemostasis procedures introduced in CL 416 Clinical Hematology I and CL 444 Clinical Core Laboratory Practicum I, and includes the analysis of cerebrospinal, synovial and serous fluids. Correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of erythrocyte, leukocyte and bleeding/clotting disorders will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CL 416.

CL 418  Clinical Microbiology I  (2)  

This course expands on the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures for isolation, identification and susceptibility testing of infectious disease organisms in humans introduced in Introduction to Clinical Microbiology. The course focuses on bacteriology emphasizing the correlation of clinical laboratory data with patient's diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: CL 409.

CL 419  Clinical Microbiology II  (2)  

This course incorporates advanced theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures for isolation, identification and susceptibility testing of infectious disease organisms in humans. This course includes bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology and serology, and emphasizes the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the patient's diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite CL 418.

CL 420  Clinical Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics  (2)  

This course includes the theory, practical application, and evaluation of immunological components, principles and methodologies used in the assessment of immunologically related disorders, including hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune, immunoproliferative and immunodeficienct disorders. The theory and application of molecular diagnostic tools, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), nucleic acide probes, and microarrays are also addressed. Prerequisite: Declared major in Clinical Laboratory Science and acceptance into CLS program.

CL 422  Clinical Immunohematology I  (2)  

This course expands on the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of immunohematology procedures required for the collection, processing, storage and transfusion of blood and blood components and management of immunohematologic conditions that was introduced in CL 411 Introduction to Clinical Immunohematology. Prerequisite: CL 411.

CL 423  Clinical Immunohematology II  (2)  

This course incorporated advanced theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood and blood components and for handling and storage of blood and blood components. Prerequisite: CL 422.

CL 430  Clinical Laboratory Management I  (2)  

This course includes the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of laboratory management principles and associated models. Lectures and assignments focus on effective written and oral communications, critical evaluation of research studies, compliance and regulatory issues, educational methodology, human resources financial management, laboratory operations, cultural competency, professionalism and ethical decision making. Opportunities to build problem-solving, teamwork and management skills are provided.

CL 431  Clinical Laboratory Management II  (3)  

This course includes the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of laboratory management principles and associated models. Opportunities for building critical thinking, problem-solving, and management/professional leadership skills are provided. Prerequisite: CL 430.

CL 442  Clinical Immunohematology Practicum I  (1)  

This course provides practical application in a clinical laboratory setting for the technical performance and evaluation of clinical immunohematology procedures and preparation of blood components. Course content will include new skills and procedures, in addition to the skills and procedures presented in CL 407 Clinical Laboratory Operations and CL 411 Introduction to Clinical Immunohematology. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 443  Clinical Immunohematology Practicum II  (1)  

This course provides practical application in a clinical laboratory setting for the technical performance and evaluation of clinical immunohematology procedures and preparation of blood components. Course content will include new skills and procedures, in addition to the skills and procedures presented in CL 442 Clinical Immunohematology Practicum I. Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 444  Clinical Core Lab Practicum I  (1)  

This course provides practical application in a clinical laboratory setting for the technical performance and evaluation of clinical hematology/hemostasis, chemistry and urinalysis procedures. Course content will include new skills and procedures and the application of automation and automatic verfication techniques, building on the skills and procedures presented in CL 407 Clinical Laboratory Operations, CL 408 Introduction to Clinical Hematology and CL 410 Introduction to Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 445  Clinical Core Lab Practicum II  (1)  

This course provides practical application in a clinical laboratory setting for the technical performance and evaluation of clinical hematology/hemostasis, chemistry and urinalysis procedures. Technical content will include new skills and procedures, in addition to CL 444 Clinical Core Practicum I. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 448  Clinical Microbiology Lab Practicum I  (1)  

This course provides practical application in a clinical laboratory setting for the technical performance and evaluation of clinical microbiology procedures. Course content will include new skills and procedures, in addition to the skills and procedures presented in CL 407 Clinical Laboratory Operations and CL 409 Introduction to Clinical Microbiology. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.

CL 449  Clinical Microbiology Lab Practicum II  (1)  

This course provides practical application in a clinical laboratory setting for the technical performance and evaluation of clinical microbiology procedures. Course content will include new skills and procedures, in addition to the skills and procedures presented in CL 448 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Practicum I. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Laboratory Science program.