STCC Course Descriptions for Clinical Laboratory Science

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CLLS-101 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES  4 credits
An overview and introduction to laboratory safety and basic skills as used in specimen processing and laboratory information systems, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, and microbiology and phlebotomy. Universal precautions and proper procedures in regard to specimen processing will be taught to the student. Laboratory mathematics, quality control, and the proper use of instrumentation will be presented as used in the clinical laboratory, physician's office laboratory, and laboratory science areas. Three lecture and three lab hours. CO-REQUISITE: CLLS-101L, CLLS-103
CLLS-103 - MEDICAL LABORATORY SAFETY (5 WEEKS)  1 credit
This course introduces the allied health student to medical safety rules and OSHA guidelines. Strict observances of these rules and practices is essential in the medical field. An understanding and implementation of these rules are necessary before beginning work in the clinical laboratory, phlebotomy, and related work areas. This course will make the student aware of the hazards he or she will encounter, how to safely handle blood-borne pathogens and biohazardous material, and how to successfully prepare for an inspection. Recommended for all allied health students, and required for Clinical Laboratory Science students. CO-REQUISITE: CLLS-101L CLLS-101 Three lecture hours.
CLLS-105 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (10 WEEKS)  3 credits
An overview and introduction to laboratory basic skills as used in specimen processing and laboratory information systems, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology and microbiology. Universal precautions and proper procedures in regard to specimen processing will be taught to the student. Laboratory mathematics, quality control and the proper use of instrumentation will be presented as used in the hospital physician's office laboratory, and laboratory science area. Three lecture and 3 lab hours. COREQUISITE: CLLS-103 CLLS-l05L.
CLLS-140 - CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT SKILLS 1  4 credits
This is the first part of the Clinical Laboratory Skills course. The following topics are included at the CLA level: terminology phlebotomy, donor room collection, screening and processing, basic laboratory math, microscopy, customer service skills, professional ethics, and laboratory information systems. Restricted to CLLS. PREREQUISITE: acceptance into CLA program. COREQUISITE: CLLS-140L
CLLS-141 - CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT SKILLS 2  4 credits
This course is a continuation of Clinical Laboratory Assistant Skills 1, and includes specimen processing with data entry, coding and reporting, quality assurance and quality control. The correct use of small instruments for ancillary testing in urinalysis, hematology, and chemistry is covered as well as microbiology specimen processing and testing. All of these topics and skills are at the CLA level. Three lecture and two lab hours. Restricted to CLLS. PREREQUISITE: Completion of CLLS-101 CLLS-101L and CLLS-103 with a grade of C (75) or better. COREQUISITE: CLLS-141L
CLLS-150 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 1 (8 WEEKS)  1 credit
Supervised clinical experience is obtained in a hospital clinical laboratory to enhance student learning and to apply classroom theory to laboratory practice in a clinical setting. Experience will be at the assistant level in all areas of the laboratory to include specimen central processing, laboratory information systems and donor room specimen processing. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-103 CO-REQUISITE: CLLS-101, CLLS-101L Eight clinical hours.
CLLS-152 - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PHLEBOTOMY (5 WEEKS)  1 credit
This course is designed to prepare an individual to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in order to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic procedures. The course will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, safety, confidentiality, communication, quality control and processing of specimens, proper procedure for blood collection. Three lecture and three lab hours.
CLLS-153 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2 (3 WEEKS)  1 credit
CLLS-153 — CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2 (2 weeks) 1 credit Supervised clinical experience is obtained in a hospital clinical laboratory to enhance student learning and to apply classroom theory to laboratory practice in a clinical setting. Experience will be at the assistant level in all areas of the laboratory to include phlebotomy. Continuation of CLLS-150. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-101, CLLS-103, CLLS-150 Forty clinical hours.
CLLS-155 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 3  2 credits
Continuation of CLLS-150 and CLLS-153. Supervised clinical experience is obtained in a hospital clinical laboratory to enhance student learning and to apply classroom theory to the laboratory practice in a clinical setting. Experience will be at the assistant level in all areas of the laboratory to include Urinalysis, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology and Immunology. Restricted to CLLS students. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to CLA program, CLLS-150 and CLLS-153. CO-REQUISITE: CLLS-141 and CLLS-141L. Eight clinical hours.
CLLS-180 - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PHLEBOTOMY  4 credits
This course is designed to prepare an individual to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in order to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic procedures. The course will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, safety and confidentiality, communication, quality control and processing of specimens, miscellaneous procedures, and multiskilling for the phlebotomist. Upon completion of all components of the course, individuals will be eligible to sit for a certification exam. Two lecture and three lab hours. COREQUISITE: CLLS-180L
CLLS-202 - URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS (7 WEEKS)  2 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to basic theories, principle and techniques as applied to the medical laboratory area of urinalysis and body. Major topics covered include: renal physiology and disease, physical examination of urine and body fluids, chemical examination of urine and body fluids, microscopic examination of urine and body fluids, collection of urine and body fluids, fecal examination, basic correlation of laboratory result with disease states and quality control. Three lecture and 3 lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-101
CLLS-203 - PRINCIPLES OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS  2 credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles of analysis in today's clinical laboratory. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of theory, equipment, technology, instrumentation and quality control employed in clinical laboratory analysis. Course of study includes laboratory mathematics, quality control principles, calculations and interpretation, principles of analytic techniques and operation of basic laboratory equipment. Tours of area clinical laboratories will provide students will exposure to current instrumentation used in the field. Two lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-101, CLLS-103
CLLS-213 - MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 1  4 credits
Medical Microbiology 1 is an introduction to clinical microbiology laboratory and the routine medically significant organisms. The course will include the principal characteristics and procedures used in clinical microbiology to identify normal flora and medically significant bacteria. The laboratory identification of the organism is based on morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics. Additional topics will include safety in the microbiology lab, quality control, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing. Three lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of CLLS-101 and CLLS-103. COREQUISITE: CLLS-213L
CLLS-225 - URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS (7 WEEKS)  2 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to basic theories, principle and techniques as applied to the medical laboratory area of urinalysis and body. Major topics covered include: renal physiology and disease, physical examination of urine and body fluids, chemical examination of urine and body fluids, microscopic examination of urine and body fluids, collection of urine and body fluids, fecal examination, basic correlation of laboratory result with disease states and quality control. Two lecture and two lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-105 Course ending 8/31/09 replaced with CLLS-202
CLLS-300 - HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION  4 credits
The study of blood in health and disease to include genetics, the origin, development and function of human blood cells, and a review of the vascular and coagulation systems. Normal and abnormal findings will be studied through manual and automated procedures. Specific topics include: CBC and coagulation profile, normal values, quality control, and blood disorders. Three lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-101, CLLS-103. COREQUISITE: CLLS-300L
CLLS-302 - CLINICAL CHEMISTRY  4 credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the theory and function of the clinical chemistry laboratory. Course of study includes analysis of blood and body fluid in routine and emergency testing in the clinical chemistry lab. The theory of manual testing as it is applied to automated procedures, interpretation and analysis of test results and how these correlate to the patient's clinical diagnosis will be stressed. Three lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-103, CLLS-105. COREQUISITE: CLLS-302L
CLLS-312 - MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 2  4 credits
Medical Microbiology 2 is a continuation of Medical Microbiology 1. The organisms that will be studied are those that require specialized techniques in collection, and biochemical and serological identification. These pathogens include anaerobic bacteria, specialized gram negative organisms, parasites, viruses, and fungi that are medically significant to man. Case studies relating to these organisms and other medically significant organisms and the diseases they cause will be studied. The use of automation and new technologies for identification will be included. Three lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of CLLS-213. COREQUISITE: CLLS-312L
CLLS-313 - IMMUNOLOGY (7 WEEKS)  2 credits
A study of the nature of the immune system is the focus of this course. Topics include the nature of immunity, antigens, and the immune response. This is the fastest-growing and a very high technology area. Serological procedures will be presented and their diagnostic significance will be emphasized. Discussions include monoclonal antibodies and EIA detection procedures used in microbial and/or immune disorders. Two lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITES: CLLS-101, CLLS-103. COREQUISITE: CLLS-313L.
CLLS-314 - IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY  3 credits
Red blood cell immunology as it relates to ABO/RH, typing procedures, compatibility testing, and antibody detection and identification techniques will be presented and the clinical significance of each will be identified. Blood donors, component preparation, and transfusion practices will be reviewed, in addition to recordkeeping and quality control procedures. Two lecture and two lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-101, CLLS-103. COREQUISITE: CLLS-314L
CLLS-315 - IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY  2 credits
Red blood cell immunology as it relates to ABO/RH, typing procedures, compatibility testing, and antibody detection and identification techniques will be presented and the clinical significance of each will be identified. Blood donors, component preparation, and transfusion practices will be reviewed, in addition to recordkeeping and quality control procedures. One lecture and two lab hours. PREREQUISITE: CLLS-300. COREQUISITE: CLLS-315L
CLLS-409 - LABORATORY SKILLS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE (7 WEEKS)  1 credit
Instruction in basic laboratory skills, including safety/biohazard precautions, pipetting and spectrophotometric techniques. Students will review in-vitro labeling assays as RIA/EIA using monoclonal antibodies in test procedures. Specimen collection, labeling, handling, processing, testing, and use of universal precautions will be reviewed as well as quality control procedures used in immunoassays. One lecture and three lab hours. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-132, BIOL-232. COREQUISITE: CLLS-409L. Restricted to Nuclear Medicine.
CLLS-420 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM 1 (2 WEEKS)  1 credit
Supervised clinical experience is obtained in an affiliated laboratory under the supervision of a qualified medical technologist and pathologist. The rotation schedule provides experience in the following departments: Immunohematology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Phlebotomy, and Urinalysis. Forty clinical hours. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of core curriculum with a minimum passing grade of “C”, (75) in all Department courses, and a minimum QPA of 2.0.
CLLS-421 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2  6 credits
Continuation of CLLS-420. Thirty-six clinical hours.
CLLS-422 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM 3 (7 WEEKS)  3 credits
A continued practicum for students who have successfully completed CLLS-420 and CLLS-421 and who can demonstrate achievement of planned competencies in these courses within the time frame. Forty clinical hours. Approval of the Department Chairperson/CLLS Medical Director is a prerequisite for registering for this course.
CLLS-440 - CLINICAL LABORATORY SEMINAR  2 credits
This seminar course will emphasize the application of theory to practice in the clinical setting. Discussions of shared student experiences will include professionalism, patient interaction, case studies to foster critical thinking, and certification review. This course will meet simultaneously with CLLS-421. Two lecture hours. PREREQUISITE: completion of semesters 1, 2, and 3.