bscls course descriptions
CLS 412: Clinical Laboratory Science Theory, Application and Correlation
(5 semester hours)
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, and leadership skills are provided in small group clinical case discussions.
CLS 414: Clinical Chemistry I
(4 semester hours)
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, protein, pancreatic and endocrine disorders is emphasized.
CLS 415: Clinical Chemistry II
(3 semester hours)
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, protein, pancreatic and endocrine disorders is emphasized.
CLS 416: Clinical Hematology I
(4 semester hours)
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.
CLS 417: Clinical Hematology II
(3 semester hours)
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.
CLS 418: Clinical Microbiology I
(4 semester hours)
This curse 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 includes bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology and serology, and emphasizes the correlation of clinical laboratory data with the patient=s diagnosis and treatment.
CLS 419: Clinical Microbiology II
(3 semester hours)
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.
CLS 420: Clinical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics
(1 semester hour)
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, tumors, and transplantations. Theory and application of molecular diagnostic tools, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), nucleic acid probes, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray are also addressed.
CLS 422: Clinical Immunohematology I
(3 semester hours)
This course includes the introduction to the 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.
CLS 423: Clinical Immunohematology II
(2 semester hours)
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.
CLS 424: Phlebotomy
(1 semester hour)
This course includes the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of procedures used in collecting, handling and processing blood specimens.
CLS 426: Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
(1 semester hour)
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 and amniotic fluids.
CLS 430: Clinical Laboratory Management (2 semester hours)
CLS 431: Clinical Laboratory Management (3 semester hours)
These courses include 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.
