Clinical Laboratory Science Program Curriculum
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PHASE
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FRESHMAN YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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ENGL
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101
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Composition
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3
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ENGL
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102
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Composition
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3
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MATH
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107
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College Algebra and Trig
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4
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BIOL
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120
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Organismic Biology
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3
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HIST
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103
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World Civilization I
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3
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BIOL
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121
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Organismic Biology Lab
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2
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PHED
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Physical Education
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1
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CHEM
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232
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General Chemistry II
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4
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CHEM
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231
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General Chemistry I
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4
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CHEM
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234
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General Chemistry Lab
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1
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CHEM
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233
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General Chemistry I Lab
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1
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HIST
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104
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World Civilization II
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3
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OREN
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100
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Growth and Development
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1
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PHED
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Physical Education
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1
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OREN
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101
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Growth & Development
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1
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17
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18
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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CHEM
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320
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Organic Chemistry I
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3
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CHEM
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360
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Biochemistry of Cell Regulation
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3
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CHEM
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322
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Organic Chemistry Lab
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2
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CHEM
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361
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Introduction in Biotechnology
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1
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BIOL
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230
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Cell and Genetics
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3
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CSCI
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100
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Introduction to Computer Concepts
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3
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BIOL
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231
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Cell and Genetics Lab
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1
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MUSC
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208
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Music Appreciation
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2
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SOCI
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240
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Intro to Sociology
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3
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ANPH
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202
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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HLSC
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209
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Health Care Systems
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2
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HLSC
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303
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Medical Vocabulary
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2
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ANPH
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201
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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4
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ENGL
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327
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Public Speaking
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3
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18
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18
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Successful completion of the above courses or their equivalent and a 2.5 CGPA are prerequisites for admission to the professional curriculum.
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PROFESSIONAL PHASE
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JUNIOR YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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BIOL
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301
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General Microbiology
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3
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MEDT
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322
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Clinical Microbiology I
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3
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BIOL
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303
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General Microbiology Lab
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1
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MEDT
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323
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Clinical Microbiology I Lab
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1
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HLSC
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311
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Research Methods
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1
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MEDT
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325
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Clinical Chemistry I
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3
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MEDT
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330
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Intro to Med Tech and Educ
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3
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MEDT
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326
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Clinical Chemistry I lab
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1
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MEDT
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320
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Immunology/Serology
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3
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MEDT
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328
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Clinical Hematology I
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3
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MEDT
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321
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Serology Lab
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1
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MEDT
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329
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Clinical Hematology I Lab
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1
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PSYC
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270
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Intro to Psychology
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3
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MEDT
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420
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Immunohematology
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3
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PHIL
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212
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Intro to Humanities
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3
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MEDT
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421
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Immunohematology Lab
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1
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HLSC
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411
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Clinical Laboratory Management
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1
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18
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17
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SUMMER SESSION
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MEDT
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422
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Clinical Microbiology II
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4
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MEDT
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428
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Clinical Hematology II
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3
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MEDT
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423
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Clinical Microbiology II Lab
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1
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MEDT
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429
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Clinical Hematology II Lab
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1
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9
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SENIOR YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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MEDT
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425
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Clinical Chemistry II
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3
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MEDT
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433
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Clinical Rotation II
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5
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MEDT
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426
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Clinical Chemistry II Lab
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1
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MEDT
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434
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Clinical Rotation III
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5
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MEDT
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432
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Clinical Rotation I
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5
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MEDT
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435
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Clinical Rotation IV
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5
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MEDT
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331
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Urinalysis and Body Fluids
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3
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MEDT
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436
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Senior Seminar
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1
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MEDT
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332
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Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lab
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1
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13
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16
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The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences( NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suit 720 Rosemont, IL 60018
Clinical Rotation I (Chemistry)
Clinical Rotation II (Bacteriology, Mycology & Parasitology)
Clinical Rotation III (Hematology, Coagulation & Urinalysis/Body Fluids)
Clinical Rotation IV (Immunohematology & Serology)
Clinical Rotations: A minimum of four weeks, 40 hours per week to be spent in each rotation at a clinical facility.
* A grade of at least "C" required in these courses, and in all professional courses.
** Strongly recommended, but electives may be substituted upon approval of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program Director.