Course Description

CLSP 201 - INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY MEDICINE

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 3 credits (theory)
Course Schedule: Semester system

CLSP 201 Introduction to Laboratory Medicine is two unit lectures. This course will provide an introduction to the principles and techniques used in clinical and

research laboratories. Emphasis will be on general laboratory topics, including but not limited to laboratory mathematics, safe practices, basic instrumentation, quality assurance and quality control.

CLSP 301 - LABORATORY PROCEDURES

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system
Laboratory sessions designed to introduce basic laboratory techniques including 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

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 2
Course Schedule: Semester system
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 307 -IMMUNOLOGY AND VIROLOGY

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 3
Course Schedule: Semester system

CLSP 307 Immunology is three-unit lectures. A study of the molecular and cellular

interactions and principles of the immune system. Topics include immune system

development, humoral & cell-mediated immunity, disease and treatments

involving immunization, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity. It also includes all

the general principles involved in antigen-antibody reactions designed to detect

bacterial, viral, fungal, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases. Emphasis on

laboratory diagnosis by agglutination, precipitation, immunofluorescence, and

enzyme immunoassay. This course also covers medically important virus families, their replication strategies, and mechanisms of viral infectious diseases. Topics will include taxonomy, replication strategies, pathogenicity, and transmission of viruses and, additionally, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of viral diseases.

CLSP 401 - HEMATOLOGY

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 3
Course Schedule: Semester system

Hematology course is designed to provide the students with sufficient

knowledge about fundamental of clinical hematology that include blood cell

production, structure, morphology and functions. This is together with introduction

to pathogenesis of various blood diseases such as anemia, leukemia, bleeding or

thrombosis. In the end of course, the students will also be able to investigate the

blood samples with correctly write a report about the blood test results.

CLSP 402 - HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 3
Course Schedule: Semester system

Hematology Laboratory course (CLSP 402) learn the students about the concept

and principles of hematology. This course will provide the student with basic and

advanced knowledge of clinical hematology that includes dealing with susceptibility

hematology tests, collection and procedures of dealing with blood samples,

identification of disease using different tests. In the end of course, the students

will also be able to investigate the blood samples with correctly write a report about

the blood test results.

CLSP 308 - PARASITOLOGY

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system

The course is designed to study the human parasites which are of medical importance. Emphasis is given in morphology; epidemiology; pathogenicity;

laboratory diagnosis of their specific disease; distribution and life cycle as well as control and preventive measures against infection. It focuses on the discussion of

human protozoan parasites, helminths, and the common arthropods with medical importance. Teaching strategies include interactive discussions with the use of

updated multimedia presentations.

CLSP 303 - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 2 credits (1 Theory, 1 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system

The course offers a comprehensive introduction to the most widely used analytical

techniques in clinical biochemistry. Topics include an overview of the fundamental

principles, methodology, and clinical application of spectrophotometry,

nephelometry, turbidimetry, immunoassay, electrochemistry, osmometry, mass

spectrometry and separation methods such as electrophoresis and

chromatography. Practical sessions ensure the gaining of technique-specific skills

and safety precautions employed in the clinical biochemistry laboratory as well as

aid in the development of professional behavior. The course briefly shed

importance on the use of internal quality control and external quality assurance.

The course offers integration of analytical techniques by covering advanced

techniques in clinical biochemistry along with the role of point of care testing and

clinical laboratory automation.

CLSP 304 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 3
Course Schedule: Semester system

The course provides students with an introduction to fundamentals of medical

microbiology that include structures, morphology and classification of bacteria and

fungi. This is together with introduction to pathogenesis of different infectious

agents. The students will also be able to cover some topics related to community

health, including mode and sources of infectious as well as microbial control.

CLSP 305 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 2
Course Schedule: Semester system

In this practical course, students will be able to use microscopes, media, wire loops,

and preliminary processing in the microbiology laboratory. Students should know

how to isolate organisms and identify them using biochemical tests.

CLSP 404 - MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 2
Course Schedule: Semester system

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to molecular diagnostics, i.e.

diagnosis, prognosis and treatment follow-up/monitoring using molecular biology

and genetic techniques. This lecture-based course will 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

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system

Nucleic acid-based technologies have become a valuable tool in the diagnosis and

monitoring of disease. The ever-growing list of applications for molecular

diagnostic testing includes infectious diseases, cancer, genetic disorders, and tissue

histocompatibility, to name a few. This course aims to introduce students to

molecular diagnostics techniques, including DNA extraction and quantitation, DNA

digestion by restriction enzymes, agarose gel electrophoresis, and the polymerase

chain reaction (PCR).

CLSP 413 - IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 3
Course Schedule: Semester system

This course is designed to provide students with sufficient knowledge about

immunohematology's theoretical fundamentals, including antigen-antibody

reactions, red blood cell grouping, structural development, genetic inheritance, and

frequencies. This is together with an introduction to other blood group systems

such as Rh system, Kell system, Kidd system, and others. In addition, students will

understand the concept of HLA, Donor-patient pre-testing, and compatibility

testing. After that, students will be introduced to components therapy, hemolytic

diseases, and adverse transfusion effects. Finally, recent advancements in

immunohematology will be introduced to keep the students updated.

CLSP 414 - IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LABORATORY

Components: Practical
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for a career in Clinical blood bank

by focusing on principles, concepts, and skills that are vital to the performance of

blood donation and/or patient testing preliminary to the administration of blood

and blood component therapy. Procedures will be performed for diagnosis of

hemolytic diseases of the newborn, transfusion reaction investigation, and the

evaluation of acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemias.

CLSP 306 - CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 5 credits (3 Theory, 2 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system
CLSP 306 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. The course general objectives are Introduction to Health & Safety Policies, determine macro and micro molecules' structure and measurement methods. Explore kidney and liver anatomy alongside organ function assessment techniques. Define and classify clinically significant hormones and analyze their methods of assessment. Discuss metabolic/respiratory acid-base disorders, electrolytes clinical significance.

CLSP 411 - HEMATOLOGY/COAGULATION CLINICAL EDUCATION

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 5 credits (2 Theory, 3 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system

CLSP 411 is a five-unit course. The course provides students with advanced

knowledge about the basic principles involved in different techniques and

procedures used in hematology laboratories. Students will also be able to define

the fundamental information of hematology cells; blood cell formation, function,

and morphology, and how they are influenced in diseases. In addition, student will

be able to identify the rationale of hematology testing, the correlation of blood cell

defects and describing the technical principles of hematology tests. They will be

able to identify the basic and clinical knowledge of pathophysiology of blood

diseases and interpret the therapy mechanisms. Students will gain skills to use the

appropriate equipment and conduct experiments related to hematology,

coagulation and performing quality control procedures and accurate measurement

of all hematology tests. They will be able to apply analytical techniques on blood

samples and evaluate hematology data by interpreting laboratory results and

writing lab reports and apply practical research skills and critical thinking to

investigate and evaluate clinical hematology results. The students will be able to

understand the environment of teamwork in real situations by participating in

group discussions and interact positively. Students will be able to cultivate a

personal attitude towards Code of Ethics and Islamic values. This will result in

gaining effective communication skills with teachers, staff, colleagues, trainees,

clients, patients and other health professionals while maintaining professional

attitude.

CLSP 311 - CHEMISTRY/URINALYSIS/PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL EDUCATION

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 5 credits (2 Theory, 3 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system

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 313 - LABORATORY MEDICINE SEMINAR

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 1 credit (Theory)
Course Schedule: Semester system

Presentation of various laboratory medicine topics will be conducted. This course

requires individual investigations. This is a self-directed learning course.

CLSP 403 - LABORATORY MANAGEMENT I

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system

There will be two Laboratory Management Courses (I & II). The purpose of these courses is to provide a comprehensive overview of laboratory management and

practical guidelines for professional skills important for new laboratory technology graduates and laboratory managers.

CLSP 406 - HISTO-CYTO TECHNIQUES

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 2 credits (1 Theory, 1 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system

Lectures and labs cover the introduction to Histo/Cyto technique and outline the

tissue types, stain and microscopy, practical application of main Histo/cyto

techniques and an introduction to Immunohistochemistry and Cytology.

With Emphasis on tissue processing and correlation of tissue appearance under the

microscope with diseases and malignancies.

CLSP 312 - MICROBIOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATION

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 5 credits (2 Theory, 3 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system

The course provides the student with advanced knowledge of Medical Microbiology

that includes dealing with susceptibility tests, collection and procedures of dealing

with specimens, identification of pathogenic bacteria using different biochemical

tests. In addition, students will know serological tests for some pathogenic bacteria.

CLSP 415 - BLOOD BANK/IMMUNOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATION

Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 5 credits (2 Theory, 3 Practical)
Course Schedule: Semester system

CLSP 415 is a five-unit lectures and laboratory course. The course provides the

students with fundamental knowledge of blood banking, including donor selection,

blood collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy. In addition, the students develop a

good understanding of the characteristic of antigen and antibodies of the ABO, Rh

and other blood group system, component pre-testing and compatibility testing as

well as the detection of transfusion adverse reactions.

CLSP 416 - LABORATORY MEDICINE CASE STUDIES

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system

Independent study of laboratory medicine cases designed to correlate the

student’s didactic knowledge with the clinical experience.

CLSP 412 - LABORATORY MANAGEMENT II

Components: Theory,
Credit Hours: 1
Course Schedule: Semester system

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview and practical

guidelines for professional skills important for new laboratory technology graduates and laboratory managers