Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS)

Program Description: 

This course is intended to provide the student with a foundation in immunology and serology.  Topics include the components of the immune system, basic immunoassay principles and immunologic techniques and the clinical symptoms and laboratory findings associated with diseases and disorders of the immune system in the human body.

Serological procedures will be presented and their diagnostic significance will be emphasized.  Discussions include monoclonal antibodies and enzyme immunoassay detection procedures used in microbial and/or immune disorders.

Also this course introduces students to the theoretical knowledge in cellular and molecular immunology in greater depth. Students learn about the development of the immune system, the components of the immune defense and the apparatus, functions and regulation of the cellular and humoral immune defenses in health and disease. Immunogenetics, transplantation immunology, immune tolerance, immune hypersensitivity; autoimmunity and immune diseases are special topic presented in this course. Students also learn about the use of immunological methods in diagnostics and biochemical analysis.

Medical Laboratory students will familiar with different routine methods include electrophoresis and gel diffusions.  Familiarity with basis, types and mechanisms of immunological reactions, Types of immune system diseases and common tests to identify and to confirm them, new immunological tests, Clinical interpretation of immunological test results, new topics in the structure and function of the immunological system and quality control in the immunology tests.

Also this course provides up-date findings in the structure and function of the immune system, types of immune system diseases, novel findings in the immunological tests, immunological test to identify immunologic dysfunctions, auto immunity and immune deficiency, hypersensitivity and allergy, Tissue transplantation, infectious disease, and cancer.

Definition

The Clinical laboratory sciences are helpful in improving the quality and standard of life. Medical laboratory scientists are a vital part of the health care team; they perform laboratory tests to analyze body fluids, which aids in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease.  Seventy percent of healthcare decisions are made based on the results from medical laboratory tests.

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) degree program combines basic and advanced theoretical knowledge with clinical practice. The curriculum fosters problem-solving and diagnostic abilities. In four-semester students will learn basic theories, skills and clinical practicum in the following areas:

• Immunology & Serology
• Immunohematology & Transfusion medicine
• Hematology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Parasitology
• Medical Mycology
• Clinical Laboratory (Quality management & Biosafety &….)
• Molecular Biology & Advanced Molecular Techniques
• Internal Medicine
• Internship
• Thesis  

Objectives:

    General & specific competencies and skills for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to conduct the following:

• Demonstrate entry-level competence in Clinical laboratory sciences.
• Practice principles of quality control related to laboratory practice.
• Apply all safety and governmental regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate professional and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Behave in an ethical, culturally-sensitive, and professional manner in a diverse environment.  
• Describe and practice instructional techniques and terminology.
• Conduct a research project with faculty/mentor guidance.

 The Clinical laboratory sciences professional program consists of two parts: didactic (classroom learning) and clinical (practice in the medical laboratory). After program completion, graduates should take an International certification examination.