This degree program is for students who desire to practice clinical laboratory science/medical technology in diagnostic laboratories or related options. The program in clinical laboratory science is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (5600 N. Riverroad, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018). Program graduates are eligible for National Certification examinations (i.e., ASCP, NCA).
At career entry, the clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist will be proficient in performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests in areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular, and other emerging diagnostics, and will play a role in the development and evaluation of test systems and interpretive algorithms. The clinical laboratory scientist / medical technologist will have diverse responsibilities in areas of analysis and clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance with applicable regulations, education, and quality assurance/performance improvement wherever laboratory testing is researched, developed, or
performed. The clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist will also possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences in:
a. Communication to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education;
b. Financial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective,
c. Information management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost effective reporting of laboratory-generated
d. Research design/practice sufficient to evaluate published studies as an informed consumer.
CAREERS:
The student chapter of the Utah Society for Clinical Laboratory Science provides opportunity for fellowship and professional association.
An endowed scholarship is available to students in clinical laboratory science. Recipient is selected by CLS faculty after program admission. No application is necessary.
Chem 105* General College Chemistry
Chem 106 General College Chemistry
Chem 107 General College Chemistry Laboratory
Complete an internship experience.
During one semester and one term, complete at least two hours from the following:
MMBio 496R Clinical Experience