Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences program prepares students to become Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS), who aid in disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment. The four-year program combines theoretical and experiential learning, including extensive coursework and clinical internships. Graduates are eligible for national certification and NYS licensure, qualifying them for careers in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of Science

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is an accredited undergraduate degree that achieves a Bachelor of Sciences that leads to national board certification, from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and NYS licensure.

Objectives:

• To prepare students with the highest quality education, technical abilities, and professional attitudes necessary to be integral members of the healthcare team as clinical laboratory scientists.
• To enable students to acquire skills to practice as ethical and competent professionals.
• To foster strict adherence to the codes of patient confidentiality and recognition of responsibility for the betterment of human welfare.

Program Description:

The clinical laboratory sciences program is a four-year undergraduate program that combines theoretical and experiential knowledge to prepare students for careers as Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS), also known as Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT). CLS are nationally certified healthcare professionals who aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The program involves extensive course work in the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical laboratory science, including:

• Core Courses: Chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, microbiology, immunology, and toxicology.
• Major-Sequence Courses: Clinical bacteriology, clinical immunology, clinical immunohematology, clinical hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, body fluids, mycology, and parasitology.
• Elective Courses: Students can choose from a variety of elective courses to tailor their program to their interests and career goals.
The program also includes clinical internships at affiliated hospitals and reference laboratories, where students gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

Outline:

First Year:

• Fall Semester: Composition, statistics, chemistry, introduction to clinical laboratory science, and Discover NY.
• Spring Semester: Literature, calculus, chemistry, general biology, general biology lab, human person, and Christianity.

Second Year:

• Fall Semester: Chemistry, physics elective, anatomy and physiology, ethics, and anatomy and physiology lab.
• Spring Semester: Psychology, sociology, or anthropology elective, anatomy and physiology, public health, general pathology, metaphysics, and language or art/music.

Third Year:

• Fall Semester: Quantitative and analytical toxicology, toxicology, toxigenomics, toxigenomics lab, theology elective, speech, and language or language and culture.
• Spring Semester: Microbiology, immunology, theology, clinical chemistry, and history.

Fourth Year:

Summer Semester:

Transition to the Clinical Lab

Fall Semester:

Clinical bacteriology, clinical immunology, clinical immunohematology, clinical hematology, application, analysis, and laboratory practice in clinical chemistry, urinalysis and body fluids, and mycology and parasitology.

Spring Semester:

Clinical bacteriology, clinical immunology, clinical immunohematology, clinical hematology, application, analysis, and laboratory practice in clinical chemistry, urinalysis and body fluids, mycology and parasitology, and clinical education management and research.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams (midterms and finals)
• Quizzes
• Lab reports
• Homework assignments
• Presentations
• Clinical evaluations
The program uses a variety of assessment criteria to evaluate student performance, including:
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Professionalism

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their respective fields. Faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Labs
• Simulations
• Case studies
• Clinical rotations
The program also emphasizes hands-on learning through clinical internships, which provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Careers:

Graduates of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Reference laboratories
• Research laboratories
• Public health agencies
• Forensic laboratories
• Pharmaceutical companies
CLS play a vital role in the healthcare system by providing accurate and timely laboratory results that are essential for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.