CLSP Course Description

CLSP 301 - LABORATORY PROCEDURES

Credit hours: 1 - Practical

Laboratory sessions are designed to introduce basic laboratory techniques including but not limited to safety, phlebotomy, pipetting, the use of basic instruments as well as techniques for the analysis of urine, cerebrospinal, and other body fluids.

CLSP 302 - BODY FLUIDS

Credit hours :2 - Theory

Lectures cover theory and techniques of analyzing urine, cerebrospinal, synovial, serous, amniotic, and other body fluids. Emphasis is on correlation of chemical, cellular, and microbiologic findings in normal and disease states.

CLSP 303- CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

CREDIT HOURS: 2 - 1 Theory + 1 Practical

Introduction to clinical biochemistry. Emphasis on material relevant for the clinical laboratory sciences. Topics include metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

CLSP 304 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Credit hours: 3 - Theory

Pathogenic microorganisms are covered. Emphasis is on isolation, cultivation, and identification. Fundamental microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis are also included as appropriate.

CLSP 305 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

Credit hours: 2 - Practical

Pathogenic microorganisms are covered. Emphasis is on isolation, cultivation, and identification. Fundamental microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis are also included as appropriate.

CLSP 306 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

Credit hours: 5 - 3 Theory + 2 Practical

This course includes detection and quantitation of metabolic compounds of major clinical significance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Emphasis on principles of analysis and diagnostic significance of biological constituents.

CLSP 307 – IMMUNOLOGY AND VIROLOGY

Credit hours: 3 Theory

Introduction to the mechanism of normal and abnormal immune response. Emphasis on laboratory diagnosis by agglutination, precipitation, immunofluorescence and enzyme immunoassay.

CLSP 308 – PARASITOLOGY

Credit hours: 1 Theory

Pathogenic parasites are covered. Emphasis is on the identification of parasites.

CLSP 311 - CHEMISTRY/URINALYSIS/PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL EDUCATION

Credit hours: 5 – 2 Theory +3 Practical

Supervised clinical advanced training and studies in the areas of chemistry/urinalysis/phlebotomy. Emphasis on manual and automated techniques and development of professional behavior. Includes diagnostic correlations, quality assurance, and management practices.

CLSP 312- MICROBIOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATION

Credit hours: 5 – 2 Theory +3 Practical

Supervised analysis and practical experience in the microbiology laboratory. Emphasis on principles, procedures, and quality assurance. Includes management practices and development of professional behavior.

CLSP 313 - LABORATORY MEDICINE SEMINAR

Credit hours: 1 - Theory

Research and presentation of various laboratory medicine topics. This course requires individual investigations. This is a self-directed learning course.

CLSP 401 - HEMATOLOGY

Credit hours: 3 - Theory

Normal and abnormal hematopoiesis and hemostasis. Emphasis on recognizing alterations correlating with diagnosis and treatment. Includes quantitation techniques and morphologic evaluation and function of blood cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood.

CLSP 402 - HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY

Credit hours: 3 - Practical

Emphasis on quantitative and qualitative techniques to evaluate the number, function and morphology of blood cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood. Includes testing methods to diagnose and monitor treatment for hematologic and hemostatic disorders.

CLSP 403- LABORATORY MANAGEMENT I

Credit hours: 1 – Theory

This course focuses on knowledge and techniques needed to identify and resolve management problems in the clinical laboratory. Students will work independently to learn basic management concepts and techniques, how to successfully manage diversity issues, proper development of educational objectives, and guidance in the process of selecting a laboratory information system.

CLSP 404 - MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Credit hours: 2 - Theory

Introductory course in molecular diagnostics focus on principles and applications of molecular technologies currently used in laboratory medicine, as well as quality control and quality assurance issues associated with molecular testing

CLSP 405 - MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY

Credit hours: 1 –Practical

In this course, students will acquire knowledge about basic principles involved in different techniques and procedures used in molecular biology and genetics laboratories. They will also get familiar about optimum use of available laboratory techniques for diagnosis of different diseases using molecular biology and genetic assays. Students will acquire the skills to analyze, interpret and report results of experimental work performed during laboratory sessions.

CLSP 406- HISTO-CYTO TECHNIQUE

Credit hours: 2 - 1 Theory +1 Practical

This course will provide the students the learning experiences in histology and cytology techniques, specimen’s collection, scope of the Pap test, tissue preservation, understanding of tissue processing and staining.

CLSP 411 - HEMATOLOGY/COAGULATION CLINICAL EDUCATION

Credit hours: 5 – 2 Theory +3 Practical

Supervised clinical experience in the area of hematology/coagulation laboratory. Emphasis on manual and automated techniques and development of professional behavior. Includes diagnostic correlations, quality assurance, and management practices.

CLSP 412 - LABORATORY MANAGEMENT II

Credit hours: 1 –Theory

A continuation of Laboratory Management I. Focus is on preparing and reviewing technical procedures and policies, conducting interviews, reviewing resumes and cover letters, and becoming familiar with compliance issues, codes of conduct, job descriptions, evaluations and workflow analysis.

CLSP 413 - IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

Credit hours: 3 – Theory

This course covers the basics of immunohematology, blood components interactions such as blood groups and their matching assays and blood transfusions assays.

CLSP 414 - IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LAB

Credit hours: 1 – Practical

This course covers the safety procedures followed in blood transfusion and blood products as well as the basic principles of blood compatibility matching assays.

CLSP 415 - BLOOD BANK/IMMUNOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATION

Credit hours: 5 – 2 Theory +3 Practical

Supervised learning experience and practical application of coursework and experience in the areas of blood banking/immunology. Emphasis on principles, procedures, and quality assurance. Includes management practices and development of professional behavior.

CLSP 416 - LABORATORY MEDICINE CASE STUDIES

Credit hours: 1 – Theory

Independent study of laboratory medicine cases designed to correlate the student’s didactic knowledge with the clinical experience.