Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science: Clinical Training Certificate

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(16 units)

Program Description:

The Clinical Training Certificate Program in Clinical Laboratory Science consists of twelve-months learning of the specialties of each individual department in a clinical laboratory at a partner hospital, including blood bank, chemistry, urinalysis, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, hematology, microbiology and parasitology. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of safety, quality control and quality assurance.

Prerequisites: BS in Biology with an Emphasis in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent educational credential.

Certificate Requirements - 16 units:

Clinical Training Certificate Program Part I - 8 units

CLS 500 - Clinical Training Certificate Program Part One Units: 8

Specialties

Orientation - 1 week
General Laboratory Techniques - 3 weeks
Blood Bank - 5-week rotation
Chemistry - 15-week rotation
Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry - 2 weeks

Clinical Training Certificate Program Part II - 8 units

CLS 501 - Clinical Training Certificate Program Part II Units: 8

Specialties

Urinalysis - 3 weeks
Hematology/Coagulation - 8-week rotation
Microbiology - 9-week rotation
Parasitology - 3 weeks
Enhancement Sites - 1 week
Central Processing and Phlebotomy - ongoing
Review - 2-week rotation