Clinical Laboratory Science

Pasteur Hall, Room 220 (507-457-5270)
Dr. Judith A. Loewen (Program Director) 507-457-2993

WSU DIRECTORS
Judith A. Loewen, MT, (ASCP); Program Director, Assistant Professor; BS, University of Minnesota; MS, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; PhD, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine; 2008 –
Dr. Frances R. Ragsdale, Educational Coordinator, Professor; BS, Eastern Oregon State College; MS, Southeastern Louisiana University; PhD, University of Idaho; 1993 –

ADJUNCT FACULTY
Note: ASCP = American Society of Clinical PathologY
Community Memorial Hospital, Winona, Minnesota
† Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois
Donna M. Wray, MT (ASCP), Program Director
† Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis, Minnesota
Robbi Montgomery, MLS, MT (ASCP) SI, CLS (NCA) MSEd, SBB, Program Director
† Mercy College of Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Des Moines, Iowa
Kyla Deibler, MS, MLS (ASCP), Program Chairperson
† University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Ruth Paur, MS, MT (ASCP), CLS, (NCA), PhD, Program Director
Mary Ann Sens, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson
† University of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Judith Kittleson, MT (ASCP), Site Coordinator
† Schools with which WSU has affiliated internship programs.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program is a four-year course of instruction administered by the Biology Department and the College of Science and Engineering. CLS includes both coursework at the WSU campus and clinical training at an approved and affiliated clinical site. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply for examination by two certifying agencies, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) and the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA). Successful completion of these exams leads to certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist. First-year students entering this program should consult with the Program Director soon after arriving on campus. Other students wishing to enter this program must consult with the Program Director prior to declaring this major.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Individuals with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification are employed in hospital and clinical settings, where they are responsible for a variety of analyses of fluids and other types of specimens. They may also specialize in one area, such as blood banking or clinical microbiology. This degree also provides the appropriate preparation for students interested in continuing their education toward a graduate degree or a certificate field such as physiology, microbiology, or cytogenetics.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The Biology Department offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:
FLAG
Oral (I)
BIOL 307 Cell Biology Laboratory (1)
BIOL 309 Developmental Biology (3)
BIOL 315 Environmental Biology (3)
BIOL 409 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 423 Ecosystem Ecology (3)
BIOL 460 General Parasitology (3)
BIOL 462 Parasitology (4)
Math/Critical Analysis (O)
BIOL 310 Genetics (3)
Writing (P)
BIOL 308 Cell Biology (3)
BIOL 323 General Physiology (5)
BIOL 415 Ecology of Large Rivers (4)
BIOL 431 Molecular Biology Lab (4)
BIOL 445 Immunology (3)
BIOL 499 Capstone Project (1-3)
Flag courses that can be used to satisfy requirements for the Clinical Laboratory Science major are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.

BS MAJOR – CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (CLS)
(82 S.H.) No Minor Required
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES - BIOL (43 S.H.)
201 Human Anatomy (4)
241 Basics of Life (4)
242 Organismal Diversity (4)
I 307 Cell Biology Lab (1) OR BIOL 311, Genetic Laboratory (1)
P 308 Cell Biology (3)
O 310 Genetics (3)
P 323 General Physiology (4)
324 General Physiology Lab (2)
333 Clinical Laboratory Techniques (3)
I 409 General Microbiology (4)
440 Clinical Physiology (3)
442 Clinical Laboratory Management (1)
443 Urinalysis (1)
444 Immunochemistry and Hematology (2)
P 445 Immunology (3)
446 Immunology Laboratory (1)
Notes:
1. BIOL 241 and 242 should be taken prior to BIOL 201, 307, 308 and 310.
2. BIOL 308 and 310 should be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 307 or 311.
3. BIOL 323 should be taken after BIOL 201 and should be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 324.
4. BIOL 409, 440, 442, 443, 444, 445, and 446 should be taken after BIOL 308 and 310.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (23 S.H.)
* CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
* CHEM 213 Principles of Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 340 Organic Chemistry Survey (4)
CHEM 400 Biochemistry I (4) OR CHEM 425 Analytical
Chemistry I (4)
MATH 120 Precalculus (4)
O STAT 305 Biometry (3)

Notes:
1. MATH 150 and MATH 155 (6 S.H.) may be substituted for MATH 120.
2. CHEM 350 and 351 (9 S.H.) may be substituted for CHEM 340.

CLINICAL EDUCATION (16 S.H.)
BIOL 450 Medical Technology I (12)
BIOL 453 Medical Technology IV (4)
Note: The clinical training will be completed at an affiliated clinical training site.

OTHER ELECTIVES
Some clinical schools require a course in statistics; therefore, it is recommended that students select STAT 305 as an elective in the “Additional Requirements” above.