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CLS 412 Clinical Laboratory Science Theory, Application and Correlation (5 cr) SPRING
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, problem solving, leadership, oral communication, professionalism, and teamwork skills are provided in small group clinical case discussions and presentations.
Prerequisites: Must be taken final semester of CLS Program
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: No Textbooks Required
CLS 413 Clinical Endocrinology and Toxicology (1 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course introduces the theory, practical application, and evaluation of clinical chemistry laboratory procedures. Correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders, toxicology disturbances and therapeutic drug monitoring is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Clinical Chemistry: Techniques, Principles, Correlations by Michael L Bishop, Edward P Fody, Larry E Schoeff, 6th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010. ISBN: 978-0781790451
CLS 414 Clinical Chemistry I (4 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course includes the introduction to the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of clinical chemistry laboratory procedures. Correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate, renal, liver, cardiac, lipid, protein and pancreatic disorders, as well as acid-base and electrolyte disturbances, is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Same textbook at CLS 413 Clinical Endocrinology and Toxicology
CLS 415 Clinical Chemistry II (3 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course incorporates advanced theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of clinical chemistry laboratory procedures. Correlation of clinical laboratory data with the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate, renal, liver, cardiac, lipid, protein, pancreatic and endocrine disorders, as well as acid-base and electrolyte disturbances is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Same textbook at CLS 413 Clinical Endocrinology and Toxicology
CLS 416 Clinical Hematology I (4 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course includes the introduction to 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 and treatment of anemia, leukemia, and bleeding/clotting disorders.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Clinical Laboratory Hematology (Hardcover), by Shirlyn B. McKenzie, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 2010 ISBN: 978-0135137321
Recommended: Clinical Hematology Atlas (Spiral Bound) by Jacqueline Carr, Bernadette Rodak, 3rd Ed., Saunders, 2008. ISBN: 978-0721603957
CLS 417 Clinical Hematology II (3 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course incorporates advanced 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 and treatment of anemia, leukemia, and bleeding/clotting disorders.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Same textbooks as CLS 416 Clinical Hematology
CLS 418 Clinical Microbiology I (4 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course includes the introduction to the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures for isolation, identification and susceptibility testing of infectious disease organisms in humans. This course focuses on bacteriology, and emphasizes the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology by Connie Mahon, Donald Lehman, George Manuselis, 4th Ed., Saunders, 2010. ISBN: 978-1416061656
CLS 419 Clinical Microbiology II (4 cr) FALL, SPRING
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.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Same textbook as CLS 418 Clinical Microbiology
CLS 420 Clinical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics (1 cr) FALL
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 immunodeficiency disorders. Theory and application of molecular diagnostic tools, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), nucleic acid probes, and microarrays are also addressed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Clinical Immunology and Serology: A Laboratory Perspective by Christine Dorresteyn Stevens, 3rd Ed., F A Davis Co, 2009. ISBN: 978-0803618145
CLS 422 Clinical Immunohematology I (3 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course includes the introduction to the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of immunohematology procedures required for transfusion of blood and blood components, management of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn and for handling and storage of blood and blood components.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Modern Blood Banking And Transfusion Practices by Denise M. Harmening, 5th Ed., F A Davis Co, 2005. ISBN: 978-0803612488
CLS 423 Clinical Immunohematology II (3 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course incorporated advanced theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of immunohematology procedures required for transfusion of blood and blood components and for handling and storage of blood and blood components.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Same textbook as CLS 422 Clinical Immunohematology
CLS 424 Phlebotomy (1 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course includes the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures used in collecting, handling and processing blood specimens.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Phlebotomy Essentials by Ruth E. McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley, 4th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. ISBN: 978-0781761383
CLS 426 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (2 cr) FALL, SPRING
This course includes the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures used in the analysis of urine and other body fluids, including cerebrospinal, synovial, serous, seminal, amniotic and feces.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis by Nancy A. Brunzel, 2nd Ed., Saunders, 2004. ISBN: 978-0721601786
CLS 430 Clinical Laboratory Management (2 cr) FALL
This course includes the theory, practical application, and evaluation of laboratory management principles and associated models in healthcare and laboratory information systems, research, educational methodology, quality control, ethics, laboratory operations and scope of practice. Opportunities for building critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, research, professionalism, management and leadership skills are provided.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: No Textbook Required
CLS 431 Clinical Laboratory Management (3 cr) SPRING
This course, a continuation of Clinical Laboratory Management I, includes the theory, practical application, and evaluation of laboratory management principles and associated models in compliance and regulatory issues, human resource management, written and oral communication, method evaluation, educational methodology, research, professionalism, cultural competency, test utilization, laboratory quality and financial resources. Opportunities for building critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, research, professionalism, management and leadership skills are provided.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the CLS program or instructor permission.
Instructor: CLS Faculty
Textbook: No Textbook Required
