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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Major


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The Bachelor of Science program in Clinical Laboratory Science prepares students with the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical principles necessary for careers in biomedical and clinical laboratories.  The program combines a liberal arts background with detailed inquiry into human physiology and pathology.  The program incorporates rotations at partner clinical laboratories where students get to directly experience how Clinical Laboratory Scientists operate as vital parts of the healthcare team.

Program Requirements

  • Students taking 300 or 400 level CLS coursework must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7, as well as a GPA of 2.7 within math and science coursework.
  • Additional requirements can be found in the Student Handbook (provided to students by Program Director).

Licensure

Program graduates will be eligible to sit for the ASCP exam (American Society of Clinical Pathology). Successful completion of licensure examinations is not required for degree completion.

Accreditation
The program is seeking accreditation from NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences). 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the CLS program at Nazareth College will be able to demonstrate:

  • Entry level competencies, communication skills, problem-solving skills, technical expertise and ethical principles that enable them to become exemplary Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
  • Specific content knowledge in mathematics, biology, chemistry and clinical science coursework to be successful in passing licensure exams as administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and be licensed to practice in New York.
  • Technical training in microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology and serology, hematology, immunohematology, chemical and biological analyses, microscopy, handling of biological samples and use of computer-controlled instrumentation to be effective technologists in a variety of settings.
  • Awareness of the health care system in the United States, ethical and professional standards of practice, proper safety procedures, and pre- and post-analytical elements of laboratory testing.
  • Knowledge and experiences that will prepare them to be sound evaluators of data, to be able to trouble-shoot errant situations and to develop intuitive and independent judgments in their handling of a broad range of clinical laboratory issues.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major


All students majoring in Clinical Laboratory Sciences must take the following courses:

Lower Division CLS Course Requirements


The following required courses and training programs comprise the foundational science and math courses necessary for the entry into the upper division courses.

Upper Division CLS Course Requirements


The following required courses comprise the upper division coursework in the CLS program. Entry into upper division courses is subject to stated pre-requisites as well as GPA requirements. Courses with clinical rotations are noted.

CLS Senior Experience


This course seeks to integrate the technical aspects of clinical laboratory sciences with the ability to communicate scientific information effectively. To achieve this goal, students are assigned a topic of current scientific interest that combines major coursework with other disciplines in order to answer some fundamental question. Students demonstrate their ability to independently research and communicate their findings in a professional manner to an audience of their peers and faculty.

Sample Program


Fall Semester Freshman Year Spring Semester Freshman Year
ENGW 101 Exposition   3 ENGW 102 Credits: 3 Argument and Research   3
ACS 101 Academic and College Success   1 BIO 150 Human Anatomy and Physiology I   / Lab 4
Perspectives Enduring Questions P(EQ) 3 CHM 175 Seminar I: Introduction to Science Communication   1
BIO.Q 103 Biological Systems I  / Lab 4 CHM 225 Analytical Chemistry  / Lab 4
CHM 090 Laboratory Safety Workshop   0 MTH.Q 113 Calculus I   4
CHM.Q 140 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem  / Lab 4    
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 16
       
Fall Semester Sophomore Year Spring Semester Sophomore Year
PED / Health & Wellness Elective 0-1 Perspectives Enduring Questions P(EQ) 3
Perspectives Enduring Questions P(EQ) 3 Integrative Studies (IS) 3
BIO 151 Human Anatomy and Physiology II  / Lab 4 BIO 317 Environmental Microbiology  / Lab or BIO 318 Clinical Microbiology  / Lab 4
CHM 250 Chemistry Seminar I: The Peer-Reviewed Journal Article   1 CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II  / Lab 4
CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I  / Lab 4 MTH 208 PII Statistics for Scientists   3
CLS 201 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science   2    
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 17
       
Fall Semester Junior Year Spring Semester Junior Year  
Perspectives Enduring Questions P(EQ) 3 Perspectives Enduring Questions P(EQ) 3
Integrative Studies (IS) in Major 0 Integrative Studies (IS) 3
CLS 301 Clinical Chemistry  / Lab 4 Core Milestone Experience 0
CLS 302 Diagnostic Microbiology  / Lab 4 CLS 305 Clinical Immunohematology and Blood Banking  / Lab 4
CLS 303 Clinical Mycology and Parasitology   1 CLS 306 Clinical Hematology  / Lab 4
BIO 325 Immunology   3 CLS 307L Urine and Bodily Fluids   1
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15
       
Fall Semester Senior Year Spring Semester Senior Year
CLS 401 Clinical Chemistry II   3 Perspectives Enduring Questions P(EQ) 3
CLS 402 Advanced Clinical Microbiology II   3 Elective 3
CLS 405 Clinical Immunohematology and Blood Banking II   3 CHM 422 Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology  / Lab 4
CLS 406 Clinical Hematology II   3 CLS 431 Clinical Laboratory Management and Operations   1
CLS 409 Clinical Elective   3 CLS 450 Capstone in Clinical Laboratory Sciences   2
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 13
 

 

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