Biology Program

The study of life, its origins, diversity and intricacies.

Clinical Training Certificate Program in Clinical Laboratory Science (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)

CLS 500 Clinical Training Certificate Program Part I (8 units)

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

CLS 501 Clinical Training Certificate Program Part II (8 units)

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)