Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science Program
This is a 12-month online, certificate tract in clinical laboratory science for students who have completed a four-year science degree from an accredited university. Didactic material is delivered online and laboratory sessions are conducted via one, six-day session in the Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, a clinical laboratory preceptorship is required during the final semester. Students who complete the requirements for the certificate are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC).
GPA Requirement
- Candidates must have an overall 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 science GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- No more than 9 hours of prerequisites may be in progress at the time of application.
Prerequisite Course Requirements for CLS Certificate
Courses must be completed with a C or above to be considered for prerequisite credit.
Required Course | Semester Hours |
Biological Sciences w/ laboratory
Biology I & II or A&P I & II, and other approved science elective | 12 |
Basic Chemistry w/ laboratory
General Chemistry I & II | 8 |
Organic Chemistry w/ laboratory | 4 |
Microbiology w/ laboratory | 4 |
Statistics | 3 |
| *Recommended courses: Immunology, Biology I & II, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, & upper division Microbiology. |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Program Length: 12 months
Students Graduating on Time
N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 12 months
*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Program Costs*
$11,615 for in-state tuition and fees
$24,360 for out-of-state tuition and fees
$2,100 for books and supplies
$13,285 for off-campus room and board
Other Costs: No other costs provided.
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*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.
Students Borrowing Money
69% of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it.
The typical graduate leaves with
N/A in debt
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The typical monthly loan payment
N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The typical graduate earns
not provided per year after leaving this program.
Graduates Who Got Jobs
96% of program graduates got jobs according to the accreditor job placement rate
Program graduates are employed in the following fields:
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Licensure Requirements
*Program has no licensure requirements in any state.
Additional Information
Note, all items are based on Second Degree & Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs in Clinical Laboratory Science, NOT solely Laboratory Certificate as we cannot separate the survey as it is anonymous. Total for both Second Degree & Post Baccalaureate Certificate programs for the 2016 graduating class was 36. Of the 36, 26 were Post Baccalaureate Certificate graduates.
Date Created 7/5/2017
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science Curriculum
Fall Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
HPCS 4147 Clinical Immunology | 1 |
HPCS 4341 Foundations of Hemastasis | 3 |
HPCS 4343 Foundations of Clinical Chemistry | 3 |
HPCS 4345 Foundations of Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| HPCS 4450 Clinical Laboratory Practice I | 4 |
| Total Hours = 13 |
Spring Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
| HPCS 4144 Analysis of Body Fluids | 1 |
| HPCS 4145 Principles of Molecular Diagnostics | 1 |
| HPCS 4146 Advanced Microbiology | 1 |
| HPCS 4242 Advanced Hematology | 2 |
| HPCS 4348 Foundations of Immunohematology | 3 |
| HPCS 4451 Clinical Laboratory Practice II | 4 |
| Total Hours = 13 |
Summer Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
| HPCS 4149 Principles of Laboratory Management | 1 |
| HPCS 4153 Seminar | 1 |
| HPCS 4752 Preceptorship | 7 |
| Total Hours = 9 |
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HPCS
1002
Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
(0:0:0,O)
An introduction to broad concepts related to interprofessional core competencies for healthcare providers.
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HPCS
4144
Analysis of Body Fluids
(1:1:0,O)
A concise review of analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids. Some emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology.
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HPCS
4145
Principles of Molecular Diagnostics
(1:1:0,O)
An introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the practice of genetic testing techniques with an emphasis on human genetic disease.
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HPCS
4146
Advanced Microbiology
(1:1:0,O)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4345. A study of pathogenic mycobacteria, viral agents, fungi, and medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites. Study includes overview of transmission and associated diseases and emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification of these pathogens.
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HPCS
4147
Clinical Immunology
(1:1:0,O)
Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine.
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HPCS
4149
Principles of Laboratory Management
(1:1:0,O)
An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory.
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HPCS
4153
Seminar
(1:1:0,O)
A comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science.
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HPCS
4242
Advanced Hematology
(2:2:0,O)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4341. A concise review of hematological disorders. The diagnostic implications and laboratory diagnosis of anemias, polycythemias, leukemias, and lymphomas is included.
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HPCS
4341
Foundations of Hemostasis
(3:3:0,O)
A concise review of the process of coagulation, platelet hemostasis, and the structure and related function of red and white blood cells.
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HPCS
4343
Foundations of Clinical Chemistry
(3:3:0,O)
An introduction to the principles and practice of clinical chemistry. Correlation of chemistry test results to health and disease states is included.
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HPCS
4345
Foundations of Clinical Microbiology
(3:3:0,O)
A study of medically important bacteria and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens.
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HPCS
4348
Foundations of Immunohematology
(3:3:0,O)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4147. The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology.
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HPCS
4450
Clinical Lab Practice I
(4:0:48,F)
A laboratory experience that exposes students to basic procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Microbiology testing.
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HPCS
4451
Clinical Lab Practice II
(4:0:48,F)
Prerequisite: HPCS 4450. A laboratory experience that exposes students to procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of: Advanced Hematology, Analysis of Body Fluids, Molecular Diagnostics, Advanced Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, and Immunohematology testing.
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HPCS
4752
Clinical Preceptorship
(7:0:40,F)
Prerequisites: HPCS 4341, 4242, 4144, 4147, 4348, 4345, 4146, 4450, 4451, 4343, 4145. An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.
