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2.00 Credits
Review of erythrocyte, leukocyte, and coagulation disorders through the use of case studies. Critical thinking is used to analyze patient histories, clinical symptoms, and significant laboratory findings. Prerequisite: CLS 311 or 511. [2-0-2]
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2.00 Credits
A continuation of CLS 321/521. Topics include the immune response and the laboratory testing related to measuring the immune response. The pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of immunological disorders such as hypersensitivities, immune deficiencies, and autoimmunity. Developing and solving case studies involving immune disorders will be an important aspect of learning about these diseases. Prerequisite: CLS 330/530, CLS 331/531. [2-0-2]
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to analyze patient laboratory information in order to diagnose the infectious disease. The student will analyze prepared case studies and answer questions regarding the case and the causative agent in the form of homework assignments, class discussions and by composing their own case study with information from the literature, textbooks, and the Internet. Prerequisites: CLS 321/521. [2-0-2]
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5.00 Credits
The molecular biology course consists of an introduction to the principles, methodologies and applications of molecular biological procedures used in the clinical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the molecular biological procedures used in the identification of infectious agents that cause human disease and in the detection of mutations resulting in neoplasm or congenital disorders. Laboratory component included. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-6-5]
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3.00 Credits
Course involves participation in a professional enrichment project. Projects include, but are not limited to, the following: practical experience at alternate sites in which Clinical Laboratory Scientists work, e.g. local clinics, health centers, nursing homes, research facilities, various industrial firms, and/or community hospitals; community activities such as presenting information sessions to senior citizen groups, various professional groups or at local association and club meetings; participation in the development of science fair projects and science fair judging at local area schools; areas of special research interests; other areas chosen for their enrichment potential. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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3.00 Credits
Course involves various professional guest speakers from alternate sites in which Clinical Laboratory Scientists work, i.e. industrial firms, specialty hospitals, research facilities, etc. The professional will present to the students about their specific job, relating it to clinical laboratory sciences. The purpose of these sessions is to inform the students of multiple professional opportunities for Clinical laboratory sciences in addition to working in a traditional hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. (v-v-v)
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3.00 Credits
Presents an overview of total laboratory automation systems (TLA) and clinical laboratory information systems (LIS) including system functionality, selection, installation, validation, maintenance, security and interfaces. Topics include the electronic health record (EHR) and clinical information systems that interface with the LIS. The purpose of selected hardware, the operating system and specialized software will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-0-3]
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3.00 Credits
This course presents methods and strategies to ensure quality testing in all types of laboratory settings including point of care testing (POCT) and physicians' office laboratories (POLs). Topics include quality assurance, proficiency testing, method evaluation, establishing reference values and predictive value statistics. Common POCT devices will be described and students will learn how laboratory professionals ensure the competency of individuals performing POCT. The regulatory bodies involved in these processes will be introduced. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-0-3]
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2.00 Credits
Covers the history and impact of government and private controls on the quality and accessibility of laboratory services. Topics include: OSHA, HIPAA, test reimbursement, direct access testing, professional certification, licensure, unionization, and educational program accreditation. Students will examine proposed state and federal legislation and learn ways to influence passage of good laboratory-related law. The professional/public image of the CLS profession will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [2-0-2]
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3.00 Credits
Management of the clinical laboratory will be covered in this course with topics to include: operational aspects of the laboratory, human resource management, financial considerations of running a laboratory, error management, personality and leadership styles, and crisis and disaster management. Students will participate in interactive sessions designed to help them understand and develop important leadership and management concepts. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-0-3]
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